Displaced dome fx left acetabulum, subs for fx w delay heal

This code signifies a fracture of the dome of the left acetabulum that is no longer in its anatomical position. The patient is in a subsequent phase of care, and the fracture is experiencing delayed healing, meaning it is taking longer than expected to mend.

This code is appropriate for follow-up encounters where a patient with a previously diagnosed displaced dome fracture of the left acetabulum is being managed for ongoing treatment due to slow or incomplete bone union. This includes situations where additional interventions or monitoring are required because the healing process is protracted.

• Ensure documentation clearly specifies "delayed healing" for the left acetabular dome fracture.
• Verify the fracture is indeed "displaced" and not "nondisplaced" for accurate code selection.
• Confirm this is a subsequent encounter (e.g., follow-up visit, cast change, physical therapy) and not the initial treatment for the fracture.