Oth fracture of right ilium, subs for fx w delay heal

This code signifies a fracture of the right ilium, not otherwise specified as a specific type (e.g., avulsion, wing), that is currently in a phase of delayed healing. This indicates that the expected timeline for bone union has been exceeded, but the fracture is still showing signs of progression towards healing.

Apply this code for follow-up encounters where a patient with a previously diagnosed right ilium fracture is being monitored, and the clinician documents that the healing process is prolonged beyond the typical timeframe. This would be appropriate when the fracture is not yet united, but there's no evidence of nonunion or malunion.

• Ensure documentation explicitly states "delayed healing" or similar terminology for a right ilium fracture.
• This code requires a prior encounter for the initial fracture.
• Do not use if the fracture is documented as fully healed, nonunion, or malunion; separate codes exist for those scenarios.