Displ avulsion fx right ischium, subs for fx w delay heal

This code signifies a fracture where a piece of bone has been pulled away from the main bone by a tendon or ligament, specifically affecting the right ischium. The fracture fragments are not in their normal anatomical alignment. This particular encounter is for ongoing management of the fracture due to delayed healing.

This code is appropriate for follow-up visits where a patient with a previously diagnosed displaced avulsion fracture of the right ischium is being treated for a slower-than-expected healing process. This includes scenarios where the patient is receiving continued conservative management, physical therapy, or monitoring for nonunion or malunion.

• Ensure documentation clearly states "delayed healing" for the right ischial avulsion fracture.
• Confirm the fracture is explicitly described as "displaced" and an "avulsion" type.
• Always pair with an external cause code if the injury mechanism is known and documented.