Disp fx of ant column of left acetab, subs for fx w nonunion

This code signifies a fracture of the front part of the left hip socket (acetabulum), specifically the iliopubic column, which has shifted out of its normal alignment. The fracture has failed to heal properly, resulting in a nonunion, and the patient is presenting for follow-up care related to this unhealed injury.

This code is appropriate for encounters where a patient is being treated for a previously diagnosed displaced fracture of the left acetabular anterior column that has not healed. This includes follow-up visits for ongoing management of the nonunion, such as evaluation for surgical intervention, cast changes, or monitoring of healing progress.

• Assign this code for subsequent encounters only; an initial encounter would use the appropriate initial encounter code.
• Ensure documentation clearly states the fracture is of the anterior column, is displaced, and specifically notes a nonunion.
• Laterality (left) is crucial for accurate code selection.