Nondisp fx of med wl of unsp acetab, 7thG

This code signifies a fracture of the inner wall of the hip socket (acetabulum) that is not displaced, meaning the bone fragments are still in their normal alignment. The "unspecified" nature indicates the laterality (left or right) of the acetabulum was not documented. The "subsequent encounter for fracture with delayed healing" specifies that the patient is receiving ongoing care for this fracture, and the healing process is taking longer than expected.

This code is appropriate for follow-up visits where a patient is being treated for a previously diagnosed, nondisplaced medial acetabular wall fracture, and the clinician notes that the fracture is healing slowly. It would be used when the patient presents for an office visit, imaging, or other services related to the ongoing management of this specific fracture with documented delayed healing.

• Ensure documentation explicitly states "delayed healing" for the fracture.
• Verify the fracture is indeed nondisplaced and located on the medial wall of the acetabulum.
• This code is for subsequent encounters; an initial encounter would use a different code.