Nondisp fx of medial wall of left acetabulum, sequela

This code signifies a past, resolved fracture of the inner wall of the left hip socket that did not involve displacement of the bone fragments at the time of injury. The "sequela" designation indicates that this code is used to report a current condition or complication arising from this old injury, rather than the acute fracture itself.

This code is appropriate when a patient presents with a long-term problem directly attributable to a previously sustained, nondisplaced fracture of the medial wall of the left acetabulum. Examples include chronic pain, stiffness, or degenerative changes in the hip joint that are a direct consequence of the old fracture. It should not be used for the initial treatment of the acute fracture.

• Always ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to the old fracture.
• Do not use this code for acute or active treatment of the fracture itself; use the appropriate acute fracture code for that scenario.
• Report any associated current conditions (e.g., osteoarthritis) with their specific codes in addition to this sequela code.