Minimally displaced Zone II fracture of sacrum, init

This code signifies a fracture of the sacrum, specifically located in Zone II, which involves the sacral foramina. The fracture is minimally displaced, meaning the bone fragments have shifted only slightly from their normal alignment. This code is used for the initial treatment of a closed fracture, where the skin remains intact over the injury.

Apply this code when documenting the initial encounter for a patient presenting with a sacral fracture confirmed by imaging to be in Zone II with minimal displacement. This typically occurs following trauma such as falls, motor vehicle accidents, or direct impact to the sacral region. It is appropriate when the fracture has not broken through the skin.

• Ensure documentation specifies "Zone II" and "minimally displaced" for accurate code assignment.
• Verify that this is the patient's initial encounter for this specific fracture. Subsequent care will require a different seventh character.
• Confirm the fracture is closed; open fractures have distinct coding pathways.