Fx superior rim of left pubis, subs for fx w nonunion

This code signifies a fracture located on the upper edge of the left pubic bone. It specifically indicates that the patient is receiving ongoing care for this fracture, which has failed to heal properly and has resulted in a nonunion.

Apply this code when a patient presents for follow-up treatment, evaluation, or management of a previously diagnosed superior rim fracture of the left pubis that has not united. This includes scenarios where surgical intervention for nonunion is being planned or has already occurred, or when conservative management for the nonunion is ongoing.

• Always ensure documentation clearly specifies "left" pubis and "superior rim" to support this code.
• The "K" seventh character indicates a subsequent encounter for a nonunion, so verify that the encounter is not initial treatment and that nonunion is documented.
• Pair this code with external cause codes (V, W, X, Y) if the cause of the fracture is known and documented.