Oth fracture of right ilium, init encntr for closed fracture

This code signifies a fracture of the right ilium, excluding those specifically classified as avulsion or sacral fractures. It indicates that the bone is broken but the skin over the fracture site remains intact, and this is the patient's first encounter for this specific injury.

Apply this code when documenting a newly diagnosed, non-avulsion, closed fracture of the right iliac bone. This would be appropriate for patients presenting to the emergency department or an initial orthopedic consultation following a traumatic event.

• Ensure the documentation specifies "right" ilium and confirms a "closed" fracture.
• Verify that this is the initial encounter for treatment of this specific fracture.
• Do not use for avulsion fractures of the ilium; refer to the S32.31- series for those.