Minimally displaced Zone I fx sacrum, init for opn fx

This code signifies a fracture of the sacrum, specifically located in Zone I (ala or wing of the sacrum), which is minimally displaced. The fracture is an open type, meaning there is a break in the skin or mucous membrane communicating with the fracture site. This code is used for the initial treatment of such an injury.

This code is appropriate for documenting the initial encounter for a patient presenting with a minimally displaced open fracture of the sacral ala. This would typically be seen in trauma cases, such as falls or motor vehicle accidents, where the sacrum has sustained a direct or indirect force leading to an open fracture. It is used when the patient is receiving active treatment for the fracture.

• Ensure documentation clearly specifies "Zone I" and "minimally displaced" for accurate code assignment.
• Verify that the fracture is explicitly documented as "open" to differentiate from closed fractures.
• Confirm this is the patient's initial encounter for active treatment of this specific fracture. Subsequent encounters would use different seventh characters.