Disp fx of right tibial tuberosity, init for clos fx

This code signifies a fracture of the right tibial tuberosity, which is the bony prominence on the front of the tibia just below the knee. The fracture is displaced, meaning the bone fragments are not in their normal anatomical alignment, and it is a closed fracture, indicating the skin is intact. This code is used for the initial encounter for treatment of this specific injury.

Use this code for patients presenting with a newly diagnosed, displaced, closed fracture of the right tibial tuberosity. This would typically be documented in emergency department visits, initial orthopedic consultations, or inpatient admissions where the primary reason for the encounter is the acute management of this fracture.

• Ensure documentation specifies "right" tibial tuberosity and confirms displacement.
• Verify the fracture is "closed" and that this is the "initial encounter" for treatment.
• Do not use for subsequent encounters or for open fractures; different codes apply.