Other specified fracture of left ischium, sequela

This code signifies a fracture of the left ischium that is not further specified as displaced or non-displaced, and is being addressed as a long-term complication or late effect. This indicates that the initial injury has healed, but the patient is still experiencing residual problems directly related to the fracture.

Use this code when documenting a patient presenting with ongoing pain, functional limitations, or other sequelae directly attributable to a previously sustained and healed fracture of the left ischium. This is appropriate for follow-up encounters where the acute phase of the fracture has passed, but the patient requires continued management for its lasting effects.

• Ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to the prior left ischial fracture.
• Always sequence this sequela code after the code for the specific residual condition being treated (e.g., chronic pain, malunion).
• Verify that the encounter is for the sequela and not for the initial healing or acute treatment of the fracture.