Oth fracture of unsp pubis, subs for fx w nonunion

This code signifies a fracture of the pubic bone, where the specific location within the pubis is not documented, and the type of fracture is not one of the more common, explicitly defined types. Crucially, it indicates that the patient is receiving ongoing care for this fracture, and there is a documented failure of the bone to heal properly (nonunion).

Apply this code when a patient presents for follow-up treatment of a previously diagnosed pubic fracture that is not precisely specified as a ramus or symphysis fracture, and the physician's documentation confirms that the fracture has not united. This is appropriate for subsequent visits related to the nonunion, such as for evaluation, cast changes, or planning for surgical intervention.

• Ensure documentation clearly states "nonunion" for the pubic fracture to support the 7th character 'K'.
• Verify that the fracture is described as "other specified" or lacks more precise anatomical detail within the pubis.
• This code is for subsequent encounters; an initial encounter would use a different 7th character.