Fracture of superior rim of right pubis, init for clos fx

This code signifies a break in the upper border of the right pubic bone, which is a part of the pelvis. It specifies that the skin over the fracture site remains intact, indicating a closed fracture. This injury is being addressed for the first time.

Apply this code when documenting the initial diagnosis and treatment of a patient presenting with a closed fracture of the superior rim of their right pubis. This would include emergency department visits, initial orthopedic consultations, or hospital admissions for the acute management of this specific injury.

• Ensure documentation clearly specifies "right" pubis and "superior rim" to justify this precise code.
• Confirm the fracture is documented as "closed" and that this is the patient's first encounter for this specific injury.
• Do not use for open fractures, subsequent encounters, or nonunion/malunion of this fracture.