Disp fx of medial wall of right acetabulum, sequela

This code signifies a long-term complication or late effect stemming from a previously sustained fracture of the medial wall of the right acetabulum, where the bone fragments are no longer in their anatomical alignment. This could manifest as chronic pain, functional limitations, or degenerative changes in the hip joint directly attributable to the original displaced fracture.

Apply this code when documenting a patient presenting with ongoing issues directly related to a past displaced fracture of the medial wall of the right acetabulum. This is appropriate for follow-up visits addressing chronic pain, arthritis, or other sequelae that developed after the initial healing phase of the fracture. It indicates that the current problem is a residual effect of the original injury.

• Always use in conjunction with a code describing the specific sequela (e.g., M16.11 for unilateral primary osteoarthritis, right hip).
• Ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to the previous displaced acetabular fracture.
• This code is for sequela only; do not use for initial or subsequent encounters for active treatment of the fracture itself.