Nondisp comminuted fracture of shaft of unsp tibia, init

This code signifies a break in the main part of the shin bone (tibia) that has shattered into multiple pieces but where the bone fragments remain in their normal anatomical alignment. The injury is new and the skin over the fracture is intact.

Apply this code for initial treatment of a comminuted tibial shaft fracture confirmed by imaging where the fracture fragments are not displaced. This is appropriate for patients presenting to the emergency department or orthopedic clinic for the first time for this specific injury.

• Ensure documentation specifies "nondisplaced" and "comminuted" for the tibial shaft.
• Confirm this is the patient's initial encounter for this specific fracture.
• If the fracture is open, a different code from the S82.25- series would be appropriate.