Displaced avulsion fracture of left ischium, sequela

This code signifies a past injury involving a displaced avulsion fracture of the left ischium, where a small piece of bone was pulled away from the main bone by a tendon or ligament. The "sequela" designation indicates that this code is used to report a condition that is the late effect or residual of the initial injury, rather than the acute fracture itself.

This code is appropriate when documenting a patient presenting with ongoing issues, complications, or residual effects directly attributable to a previously sustained displaced avulsion fracture of the left ischium. Examples include chronic pain, nonunion, malunion, or functional limitations that are a direct result of the old injury. It should not be used for the initial acute fracture.

• Always use this code in conjunction with a code describing the specific sequela or late effect being treated (e.g., chronic pain, osteoarthritis).
• Ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to the previous left ischial avulsion fracture.
• Do not use for initial or acute fracture treatment; refer to acute fracture codes for those encounters.