Disp fx of posterior wall of right acetab, init for opn fx

This code signifies a break in the posterior wall of the right acetabulum, where the bone fragments are no longer in their normal anatomical alignment. This specific injury is classified as an open fracture, meaning there is a break in the skin and soft tissue communicating with the fracture site. This code is used for the initial treatment of such an injury.

Apply this code when documenting the initial encounter for a patient presenting with a right acetabular fracture that involves the posterior wall and is visibly open. This typically occurs following high-impact trauma, such as motor vehicle accidents or falls from significant heights, where the force is directed through the hip joint.

• Confirm documentation specifies "displaced" and "posterior wall" of the right acetabulum.
• Ensure the medical record clearly indicates an "open fracture" and that this is the "initial encounter" for treatment.
• Do not use this code for closed fractures, non-displaced fractures, or subsequent encounters for the same injury.