Nondisp comminuted fracture of shaft of right tibia, init

This code signifies a break in the main part (shaft) of the right shin bone that has shattered into multiple pieces, but the bone fragments remain in their normal anatomical position. It indicates the initial treatment phase for this type of fracture, where the skin over the injury is intact.

Apply this code for a patient presenting with a newly diagnosed, comminuted fracture of the right tibial shaft that is confirmed to be nondisplaced on imaging. This is appropriate for the initial visit where definitive treatment, such as casting or surgical planning, is initiated for a closed injury.

• Confirm "nondisplaced" and "comminuted" documentation from imaging reports and physician notes.
• Verify the fracture location is specifically the "shaft" of the tibia, not the proximal or distal ends.
• Ensure "initial encounter" is appropriate for the patient's current phase of care for this specific injury.