Fracture of one rib, right side, init for clos fx

This code signifies a broken rib on the right side of the patient's chest. The fracture is a closed type, meaning the skin over the injury is intact and not broken. This code is specifically for the initial treatment of this injury.

Apply this code for patients presenting with a newly diagnosed, non-displaced or displaced fracture of a single right rib, without an open wound. This would be used for the initial encounter where the fracture is first evaluated and treated, such as in an emergency department or initial clinic visit.

• Ensure documentation specifies "right side" and "one rib" to support this code.
• Verify the fracture is documented as "closed" to differentiate from open fractures.
• Confirm this is the patient's initial encounter for this specific injury; subsequent encounters will require a different seventh character.