Disp fx of medial wall of unsp acetabulum, init for clos fx

This code signifies a break in the inner portion of the hip socket (acetabulum) that has shifted out of its normal anatomical position. This injury involves the medial wall of the acetabulum, which is the part closest to the midline of the body. The fracture is closed, meaning the skin over the injury is intact.

This code is appropriate for the initial treatment encounter of a patient presenting with a displaced fracture of the medial wall of the acetabulum. This typically occurs following high-impact trauma, such as motor vehicle accidents or falls from a significant height. It should be used when the fracture is confirmed to be closed and the specific wall involved is the medial aspect, but the laterality (left or right) is not documented.

• Ensure documentation specifies "displaced" and "medial wall" of the acetabulum.
• Confirm this is the patient's initial encounter for this specific injury.
• Only use this code when laterality (left or right) of the acetabulum is not documented. If laterality is known, a more specific code should be selected.