Nondisp fx of post wl of unsp acetab, 7thG

This code signifies a fracture of the posterior wall of the hip socket that has not shifted from its original position. The injury site is not specified as left or right. This particular encounter is for ongoing management of the fracture, which is healing slower than expected.

Apply this code when a patient presents for follow-up care of a previously diagnosed, nondisplaced posterior acetabular wall fracture that is demonstrating delayed union. This would include scenarios where imaging shows incomplete healing beyond the typical timeframe, or the patient continues to experience significant symptoms related to the fracture.

• Ensure documentation explicitly states "nondisplaced" and "posterior wall" of the acetabulum.
• The "G" seventh character indicates a subsequent encounter for a fracture with delayed healing; confirm this status in the physician's notes.
• If the laterality (left or right) of the acetabulum is documented, a more specific code should be selected.