Displaced avulsion fracture of right ilium, init for clos fx

This code signifies a fracture where a fragment of bone has been pulled away from the main bone mass of the right ilium by a tendon or ligament, and the fractured pieces are not in their normal anatomical alignment. This specific instance refers to the initial treatment for a fracture that has not broken through the skin.

Apply this code for patients presenting with a newly diagnosed avulsion fracture of the right ilium that is documented as displaced and closed. This is appropriate for the initial visit where definitive treatment, such as casting or surgery, is planned or initiated.

• Ensure documentation specifies "displaced" and "avulsion" for accurate code assignment.
• Verify the laterality (right ilium) is clearly stated in the medical record.
• Confirm this is the patient's first encounter for this specific injury to use the "A" seventh character.