Fracture of coccyx, initial encounter for closed fracture

This code signifies a break in the coccyx, the small bone at the base of the spine, that has not broken through the skin. It indicates the very first time a patient is receiving care for this specific injury. The fracture is considered "closed" because there is no open wound communicating with the fracture site.

Apply this code for patients presenting with a newly diagnosed, non-displaced or displaced coccyx fracture where the skin remains intact over the injury. This is appropriate for the initial visit to a physician, emergency department, or urgent care for evaluation and management of the acute fracture. It covers the initial assessment, imaging, and treatment planning for the fresh injury.

• Ensure the medical record explicitly states the fracture is of the coccyx and is a "closed" type.
• Verify this is the patient's first encounter for this specific injury; subsequent encounters will use different seventh characters.
• Confirm the documentation supports an acute injury, not a sequela or nonunion of a previous fracture.