Displ seg fx shaft of r tibia, init for opn fx type I/2

This code signifies a fracture of the right tibia's shaft that has broken into at least three pieces (segmental) and where the bone fragments are no longer in their normal alignment (displaced). The fracture has also broken through the skin, but the wound is relatively clean and small, indicating a Type I or II open fracture.

This code is appropriate for the initial treatment of a patient presenting with a displaced, segmental open fracture of the right tibial shaft, where the open wound is classified as Gustilo Type I or II. This includes emergency department visits, initial surgical repair, or the first encounter for definitive treatment.

• Ensure documentation specifies "segmental" and "displaced" for the tibial shaft fracture.
• Confirm the open fracture is classified as Gustilo Type I or II; higher types require different codes.
• This "initial encounter" code is only used for the period of active treatment for the fracture.