Nondisp avulsion fx left ilium, subs for fx w delay heal

This code signifies an avulsion fracture of the left ilium where a small piece of bone has been pulled away by a tendon or ligament, but the bone fragments remain in their normal anatomical position. The "G" suffix indicates that the patient is in a subsequent phase of care, and the fracture is experiencing delayed healing.

Apply this code when a patient presents for follow-up treatment of a previously diagnosed nondisplaced avulsion fracture of the left ilium, and clinical documentation confirms that the healing process is not progressing at the expected rate. This would typically involve ongoing pain, swelling, or imaging studies showing incomplete bone consolidation beyond the usual healing timeframe.

• Ensure documentation explicitly states "nondisplaced avulsion fracture" and "left ilium."
• The "G" suffix is crucial and indicates delayed healing; do not use for initial encounter or routine healing.
• Verify laterality (left) is clearly documented to avoid coding errors.