Nondisp commnt fx shaft of r tibia, init for opn fx type I/2

This code signifies a break in the main part of the right shin bone that has shattered into multiple fragments but where the bone pieces are still in their normal alignment. The skin overlying the fracture is broken, but the wound is relatively clean and small, or the bone protrusion is minimal.

Apply this code for initial treatment of a right tibial shaft fracture that is documented as comminuted and nondisplaced, and where the associated open wound is classified as Type I or Type II according to the Gustilo-Anderson classification. This is used for the first time a patient presents for care of this specific injury.

• Confirm documentation specifies "nondisplaced" and "comminuted" for the right tibia shaft.
• Ensure the open fracture type is clearly documented as Gustilo Type I or Type II.
• This "B" encounter code is only for the initial treatment phase of the fracture.