Oth fracture of left pubis, subs for fx w nonunion

This code signifies a fracture of the left pubic bone, which is one of the three bones forming the pelvis, that is not healing as expected. "Nonunion" indicates that the bone fragments have failed to unite after a sufficient period, often requiring further intervention. This specific code is used when the patient is receiving follow-up care for this ongoing healing complication.

Use this code for patients presenting for subsequent treatment of a previously diagnosed and treated left pubic fracture that has developed nonunion. This includes office visits, hospital admissions, or outpatient procedures aimed at addressing the nonunion, such as bone grafting, internal fixation revision, or other interventions to promote healing.

• Requires an external cause code (e.g., V00-Y99) to describe the circumstances of the injury.
• Always assign additional codes for any associated complications or treatments.
• Ensure documentation clearly states "nonunion" and specifies the left pubis.