Nondisp fx of ant column of r acetab, subs for fx w nonunion

This code signifies a fracture of the anterior column of the right acetabulum, specifically the iliopubic portion, which has not shifted from its anatomical position. The patient is in a later stage of care, and the fracture is failing to heal properly, indicating a nonunion.

This code is appropriate for documenting follow-up encounters for patients with a previously diagnosed nondisplaced right acetabular anterior column fracture where imaging or clinical assessment confirms that the bone fragments have not united. It is used when the patient is receiving ongoing treatment for this specific complication.

• Ensure documentation clearly states "nondisplaced" and specifies the "anterior column [iliopubic]" of the right acetabulum.
• Verify that the encounter is a "subsequent encounter" and that "nonunion" is explicitly documented as the healing complication.
• Do not use for initial encounters or for fractures that are healing normally or with malunion.