Displaced avulsion fx left ischium, subs for fx w routn heal

This code describes a follow-up visit for a patient who previously sustained a fracture where a piece of the left ischium bone was pulled away by a tendon or ligament. The fracture fragments are no longer in their anatomical alignment, and the bone is currently healing as expected without complications.

This code is appropriate for subsequent encounters when a patient with a displaced avulsion fracture of the left ischium is seen for routine follow-up, cast changes, or monitoring of healing progress. It indicates that the fracture is mending normally and no complications or delayed healing are present.

• Ensure documentation specifies "left" ischium and confirms the avulsion fracture is displaced.
• Verify the encounter is for routine healing and not for active treatment of a new injury or complication.
• Pair with an external cause code if the initial injury mechanism is relevant and not already documented.