Nondisp fx of posterior wall of left acetabulum, sequela

This code signifies a healed or residual condition resulting from a prior, nondisplaced fracture of the posterior wall of the left acetabulum. It indicates that the initial injury has resolved, but the patient is experiencing ongoing issues directly attributable to that past fracture.

This code is appropriate when a patient presents with a chronic complication or sequela stemming from a previously sustained, nondisplaced fracture of the left acetabular posterior wall. Examples include persistent pain, stiffness, or functional limitation in the hip joint, where the original fracture is no longer acute but its effects are still present. It should be used when the patient is seen for treatment of these long-term effects, not for the initial injury.

• Always ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to the prior acetabular fracture.
• Do not use this code for acute or subacute fractures; those require codes from the initial encounter or subsequent encounter categories.
• Consider co-reporting with codes for the specific sequela (e.g., chronic pain, osteoarthritis) if applicable and supported by documentation.