Disp fx of left tibial spine, init for opn fx type I/2

This code signifies a break in the bony protrusion on the upper part of the left tibia, specifically where the cruciate ligaments attach, and the fractured fragments are not in their normal anatomical alignment. It also indicates that the fracture has broken through the skin, but the wound is relatively clean and small, or the bone protrusion is minimal.

This code is appropriate for the initial treatment of a patient presenting with a displaced open fracture of the left tibial spine, where the open wound is classified as Type I or Type II according to the Gustilo-Anderson classification. This would typically be used in an emergency department or acute care setting for the initial diagnosis and management.

• Ensure documentation clearly specifies "left" tibial spine and "displaced" nature of the fracture.
• Confirm the open fracture type (Gustilo-Anderson I or II) is explicitly stated or clearly inferable from the wound description.
• This "B" encounter code is only for the initial treatment phase; subsequent care will require different encounter characters.