Unsp fracture of unsp ischium, subs for fx w delay heal

This code signifies a fracture of the ischium, where the specific location within the ischium is not documented, and the initial injury is not clearly defined. It indicates that the patient is in a later stage of care for this fracture, and the healing process is taking longer than expected.

Apply this code when a patient presents for follow-up care of an ischial fracture that was previously treated, and the medical record explicitly states delayed healing. This is appropriate when the exact site of the fracture on the ischium is not specified in the documentation.

• Ensure documentation clearly states "delayed healing" for the ischial fracture.
• This code is for subsequent encounters, not the initial treatment of the fracture.
• If the specific location of the ischial fracture is known, a more precise code should be used.