Displ assoc transv/post fx l acetab, 7thD

This code describes a specific fracture of the left acetabulum, where the fracture involves both the transverse and posterior columns and is displaced. The "D" seventh character indicates that the patient is in the healing phase and is receiving routine follow-up care for this fracture.

This code is appropriate for follow-up encounters where a patient with a previously diagnosed displaced associated transverse-posterior fracture of the left acetabulum is undergoing routine healing. This includes visits for cast changes, wound checks, or physical therapy during the uncomplicated recovery period.

• Ensure documentation specifies "displaced" and "associated transverse-posterior" for the left acetabulum.
• The "D" seventh character is for subsequent encounters during routine healing; use other seventh characters for initial treatment or delayed/nonunion.
• Confirm the laterality (left) is clearly documented.