Nondisp transverse fracture of shaft of unsp tibia, init

This code signifies a break in the main part (shaft) of the tibia, the larger lower leg bone, where the bone fragments remain in their normal alignment. The fracture line runs straight across the bone. The specific side (left or right) of the tibia is not documented.

Apply this code for initial treatment of a newly diagnosed, non-displaced transverse fracture of the tibial shaft when the laterality is not specified in the medical record. This is used for closed fractures, meaning the skin over the fracture is intact.

• Confirm the fracture is explicitly documented as "nondisplaced" and "transverse."
• Only use this code when the medical record does not specify whether the fracture is on the left or right tibia.
• The "A" at the end indicates an initial encounter for a closed fracture; ensure this aligns with the patient's treatment phase.