Nondisplaced transverse fracture of left acetabulum, init

This code signifies a break across the width of the left acetabulum, the socket of the hip joint, where the bone fragments remain in their normal anatomical position. The fracture is not displaced, meaning the bone pieces have not shifted out of alignment. This diagnosis is for the initial treatment of a closed fracture, indicating the skin over the fracture site is intact.

Apply this code when documenting the first encounter for a patient presenting with a newly diagnosed, non-displaced transverse fracture of the left acetabulum. This is appropriate for initial evaluations, imaging, and treatment planning for this specific injury. It should be used when the fracture has not broken through the skin.

• Ensure documentation clearly specifies "nondisplaced" and "transverse" for the left acetabulum.
• Confirm this is the patient's initial encounter for this specific fracture.
• Verify the fracture is closed; if open, a different code would be necessary.