Unsp fracture of left acetabulum, subs for fx w nonunion

This code signifies an unconfirmed fracture of the left acetabulum that has not healed properly after initial treatment. It indicates that the patient is presenting for ongoing care related to this specific nonunion.

Apply this code when a patient with a previously diagnosed, but unspecified, left acetabular fracture is seen for follow-up care, and the fracture has failed to unite. This would include scenarios where surgical intervention for nonunion is being planned or evaluated, or during conservative management of a nonunion.

• Requires a seventh character of "K" for subsequent encounter with nonunion.
• Ensure documentation clearly states "left acetabulum" and "nonunion."
• Do not use for initial encounters or for fractures that have healed.