Nondisplaced spiral fracture of shaft of right tibia, init

This code describes a fracture of the main part of the right shin bone that follows a spiral pattern, indicating a twisting injury. The bone fragments remain in their normal anatomical alignment, meaning no displacement has occurred. This diagnosis is for the initial treatment of a closed fracture, where the skin remains intact.

Apply this code for a patient presenting with a newly diagnosed spiral fracture of the right tibial shaft, confirmed by imaging, where the fracture fragments are not separated or angulated. This is appropriate for the first encounter for treatment, such as casting or splinting, and when there is no open wound communicating with the fracture site.

• Ensure documentation specifies "nondisplaced" and "spiral" morphology of the fracture.
• Verify the laterality is "right" and the location is the "shaft" of the tibia.
• The "A" seventh character indicates the initial encounter for active treatment. Subsequent care would require different seventh characters.