Displaced transverse fx left acetabulum, init for opn fx

This code signifies a break in the transverse portion of the left acetabulum, the socket of the hip joint, where the bone fragments are no longer in their normal anatomical alignment. It specifically indicates that the fracture has broken through the skin, exposing the bone to the outside environment. This is the initial encounter for treatment of this injury.

This code is appropriate for the initial hospital admission or outpatient visit for a patient presenting with a newly diagnosed, displaced, open transverse fracture of the left acetabulum. It should be used when the patient is receiving active treatment for the fracture, such as surgical repair or initial stabilization.

• Always ensure documentation clearly specifies "displaced" and "open fracture" for accurate code assignment.
• Verify the laterality (left) and the specific anatomical site (transverse acetabulum) are explicitly stated in the medical record.
• Confirm this is the "initial encounter" for treatment; subsequent encounters will require different seventh characters.