Nondisplaced avulsion fracture of left ischium, init

This code signifies a fracture where a small piece of bone has been pulled away from the main bone by a tendon or ligament, specifically involving the left ischium. The fracture is nondisplaced, meaning the bone fragments are still in their normal anatomical alignment, and it is a closed fracture, indicating no break in the skin.

This code is appropriate for initial encounters when a patient presents with a newly diagnosed, stable avulsion fracture of the left ischium. It is used when the fracture is managed non-surgically or prior to any definitive surgical intervention. This code is also applicable for the initial phase of treatment for such a fracture.

• Ensure documentation specifies "avulsion" and "nondisplaced" for accurate code assignment.
• Verify the laterality (left) and bone (ischium) are clearly documented.
• Confirm this is the initial encounter for the fracture; subsequent encounters will require different seventh characters.