Nondisplaced spiral fracture of shaft of unsp tibia, init

This code signifies a break in the main part of the shin bone (tibia) that follows a spiral pattern, indicating a twisting injury. The bone fragments remain in their normal alignment, and the skin over the fracture is intact.

Apply this code for initial treatment of a closed, spiral fracture of the tibial shaft when the specific side (left or right) is not documented. This is appropriate for acute injuries where the patient is first presenting for care of this fracture.

• Ensure documentation explicitly states "nondisplaced" and "spiral" fracture of the tibial shaft.
• Only use for the initial encounter for active treatment of the fracture.
• Confirm the fracture is closed; if open, a different code is required.