Type 2 fracture of sacrum, init encntr for closed fracture

This code signifies a specific type of sacral fracture, classified as a Type 2, which typically involves a transverse fracture through the sacral foramina. It indicates that the skin over the fracture site remains intact (closed fracture) and that this is the patient's initial presentation and treatment for this injury.

Use this code for patients presenting with a newly diagnosed, non-displaced or minimally displaced sacral fracture that extends through the sacral foramina, without an open wound communicating with the fracture. This is appropriate for the initial emergency department visit, inpatient admission, or first outpatient encounter for definitive treatment of the fracture.

• Confirm the fracture type (Type 2) and sacral involvement from imaging reports.
• Ensure the documentation explicitly states "closed fracture" and that this is the "initial encounter" for treatment.
• Do not use for subsequent encounters or for open sacral fractures.