Nondisplaced Zone III fracture of sacrum, init for opn fx

This code signifies a break in the lower part of the sacrum (Zone III) that has not shifted from its normal anatomical position. It specifically indicates that the fracture is an open type, meaning there's a wound communicating with the fracture site, and this is the first time the patient is receiving treatment for this injury.

Use this code for patients presenting with a newly diagnosed open fracture of the sacrum, specifically located in Zone III, where imaging confirms no displacement of the bone fragments. This applies to initial hospital admissions or outpatient encounters for the definitive treatment of such an injury.

• Ensure documentation clearly specifies "Zone III" and "nondisplaced" for accurate code assignment.
• The "B" seventh character indicates an initial encounter for an open fracture; verify the open nature of the fracture.
• Always review operative reports or physician notes for details on fracture type, displacement, and encounter type.