Oth fracture of left ischium, subs for fx w delay heal

This code signifies a fracture of the left ischium that is not further specified as displaced or non-displaced, and is currently in a phase of delayed healing. This indicates that the expected healing time for the fracture has been exceeded, but union has not yet occurred.

Apply this code when a patient presents for follow-up care of a previously diagnosed left ischial fracture, and clinical or radiological findings confirm that the fracture is healing slower than anticipated. This would be used for subsequent visits after the initial treatment, where delayed healing is the primary concern.

• Ensure documentation clearly states "delayed healing" for the left ischial fracture.
• Verify laterality (left) is explicitly documented.
• This code is for subsequent encounters only; do not use for the initial treatment of the fracture.