Unsp fracture of left acetabulum, subs for fx w delay heal

This code signifies a fracture of the left acetabulum (the socket of the hip joint) where the specific type of fracture is not documented. The "G" seventh character indicates that the patient is in a subsequent phase of care, and the fracture is experiencing delayed healing, meaning it is taking longer than expected to mend.

Use this code for follow-up encounters where a patient with a previously diagnosed, unspecified left acetabular fracture is being treated for complications related to delayed bone union. This applies when the physician explicitly documents delayed healing of the fracture, and the specific fracture type (e.g., anterior wall, posterior wall) was not initially identified or is still unknown.

• Ensure documentation clearly states "delayed healing" for the "G" seventh character.
• Verify that the laterality is specified as "left" and the fracture type remains "unspecified."
• Do not use if the fracture is healing normally or if the specific type of acetabular fracture has been identified.