Nondisplaced dome fracture of left acetabulum, sequela

This code signifies a healed or residual effect from a prior, nondisplaced fracture of the dome of the left acetabulum. The fracture itself is no longer acute, but the patient is experiencing ongoing issues or complications directly related to the previous injury. This could include chronic pain, limited range of motion, or post-traumatic arthritis.

Apply this code when documenting a patient encounter for long-term care, follow-up, or treatment of complications arising from a previously sustained nondisplaced dome fracture of the left acetabulum. This is appropriate when the initial fracture has healed and the current encounter addresses a sequela, not the acute injury.

• Always use this code as a secondary diagnosis, following the code for the specific sequela being treated (e.g., M16.4 for post-traumatic osteoarthritis).
• Ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to the prior acetabular fracture.
• Do not use this code for the initial or acute treatment of the fracture; use the appropriate acute fracture code (e.g., S32.485A-G) for that scenario.