Nondisplaced Zone II fracture of sacrum, init for opn fx

This code signifies a break in the middle section of the sacrum (Zone II) that has not shifted from its normal anatomical position. The fracture is an open type, meaning there is a wound that communicates with the fracture site, and this is the first time the patient is receiving treatment for this injury.

Apply this code for patients presenting with an acute, open sacral fracture located in the Zone II region (typically involving the sacral foramina). This code is appropriate when the imaging confirms no displacement of the bone fragments and the patient is in the initial phase of care for this specific injury.

• Ensure documentation clearly specifies "Zone II" and "nondisplaced" for accurate code assignment.
• Verify the "open fracture" status is explicitly stated, indicating a communication between the fracture and the external environment.
• Confirm this is the initial encounter for treatment of this specific fracture; subsequent encounters will require a different seventh character.