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

This code signifies a broken rib where the specific side (left or right) is not documented. It indicates that the skin over the fracture is intact, and this is the first time the patient is receiving active treatment for this injury.

Apply this code when a patient presents with a single rib fracture, and the medical record does not specify which side is affected. This is appropriate for initial encounters where the fracture is closed and definitive treatment is being initiated.

• Ensure documentation clearly states a single rib fracture without laterality.
• Confirm the fracture is closed; if open, a different code is required.
• Verify this is the initial encounter for active treatment of the fracture.