Type 3 fracture of sacrum, init encntr for closed fracture

This code signifies a specific type of sacral fracture, classified as a Type 3, which involves a transverse fracture through the sacral foramina. It indicates that the injury is a closed fracture, meaning the skin remains intact, and this is the initial medical encounter for the diagnosis and treatment of this particular injury.

Apply this code for patients presenting with a newly diagnosed Type 3 sacral fracture that is not open to the external environment. This is appropriate for the initial evaluation, imaging, and treatment planning for such a fracture. It should be used when the patient is first seen for this specific injury.

• Ensure documentation clearly specifies a Type 3 sacral fracture and confirms it is a closed injury.
• Verify that this is indeed the patient's first encounter for this specific sacral fracture, not a follow-up or subsequent visit.
• Distinguish carefully between initial, subsequent, and sequela encounters based on the patient's treatment phase.