Nondisp fx of ant column of r acetab, 7thG

This code signifies a fracture of the anterior column of the right acetabulum (the socket of the hip joint) that is not displaced. 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.

This code is appropriate for follow-up encounters where a patient with a previously diagnosed nondisplaced right iliopubic column acetabular fracture is being monitored for healing progress, and the clinician notes that the healing process is prolonged. This would be used after the initial treatment phase, but before the fracture has fully united.

• Ensure documentation explicitly states "delayed healing" for this specific fracture.
• Verify the fracture is indeed of the anterior column (iliopubic) and on the right side.
• Confirm this is a subsequent encounter, not the initial treatment or a fully healed fracture.