Oth fracture of lower end of right tibia, init for clos fx

This code signifies a fracture of the lower portion of the right shin bone (tibia) that is not specifically classified as a pilon, malleolar, or other specified type. It indicates that the skin over the fracture site remains intact, and the patient is presenting for initial treatment of this injury.

Apply this code for a patient presenting with a newly diagnosed, non-displaced or displaced fracture of the distal right tibia, excluding fractures of the malleoli or pilon. This is appropriate for the first encounter where definitive treatment, such as casting or surgical planning, is initiated.

• Ensure the fracture is explicitly documented as "closed" and located in the "lower end" or "distal" portion of the right tibia.
• Verify that this is the initial encounter for this specific fracture, as indicated by the "A" seventh character.
• Do not use this code for malleolar fractures (e.g., medial, lateral, posterior) or pilon fractures, which have more specific codes.