Severely displ Zone I fx sacrum, subs for fx w delay heal

This code signifies a severe, displaced fracture located in Zone I of the sacrum, which is the ala and sacral foramina region. The fracture is currently in a state of delayed healing, meaning the expected timeframe for bone union has passed without complete resolution.

Apply this code for patients presenting with a previously diagnosed severely displaced sacral Zone I fracture where follow-up imaging or clinical assessment indicates the fracture is not healing at the anticipated rate. This is appropriate for subsequent encounters after the initial treatment, when the focus is on managing the delayed healing process.

• Ensure documentation explicitly states "severely displaced" and "Zone I" for sacral fracture.
• Confirm the encounter is for follow-up care of the fracture and not the initial treatment.
• Verify that "delayed healing" is clearly documented by the provider.