Nondisp fx of medial wall of unsp acetab, init for opn fx

This code signifies a break in the inner portion of the hip socket (acetabulum) that has not shifted from its normal anatomical position. The fracture is open, meaning there is a wound communicating with the bone, and this is the first time the patient is receiving treatment for this specific injury. The exact side of the body (left or right) is not specified in this particular code.

Apply this code when documentation clearly indicates a nondisplaced fracture of the medial wall of the acetabulum, and the injury is an open fracture. This code is appropriate for the initial treatment phase, such as emergency room visits or initial hospitalization. It is used when the laterality of the acetabulum is not documented.

• Ensure the documentation specifies "nondisplaced" and "open fracture" for accurate code assignment.
• Confirm this is the initial encounter for treatment of this specific fracture. Subsequent encounters will require a different seventh character.
• If laterality (left or right) of the acetabulum is documented, a more specific code should be selected.