Minimally displaced Zone III fracture of sacrum, sequela

This code signifies a healed or residual condition resulting from a past fracture in the third zone of the sacrum, which was minimally displaced at the time of injury. Zone III sacral fractures involve the sacral ala and the sacroiliac joint, often indicating a more severe injury pattern. The "sequela" aspect indicates that the patient is presenting for treatment of a complication or late effect of this previous fracture, rather than the acute injury itself.

Use this code when documenting a patient encounter for a long-term complication, chronic pain, nonunion, malunion, or other residual issue directly attributable to a previously sustained and now healed minimally displaced Zone III sacral fracture. This code is appropriate when the initial acute injury has resolved, and the current treatment addresses the lasting effects.

• Always ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to the past sacral fracture.
• Do not use this code for the initial acute fracture; a different code would be assigned for the acute injury.
• Code any associated complications or residual symptoms (e.g., chronic pain, nerve impingement) in addition to this sequela code.