Oth fracture of unsp ilium, init encntr for closed fracture

This code signifies a fracture of the ilium, which is the largest and uppermost bone of the pelvis, when the specific location of the fracture within the ilium is not documented. It indicates that the skin over the fracture site remains intact, and this is the initial treatment encounter for the injury.

Apply this code when documentation confirms an iliac fracture but lacks specificity regarding the exact part of the ilium (e.g., wing, body, spine) that is fractured. It is appropriate for the initial visit where a closed iliac fracture is diagnosed and treatment begins.

• Ensure the documentation explicitly states "ilium" and does not specify a more precise anatomical location.
• Verify that the fracture is documented as "closed" and that this is the patient's first encounter for this specific injury.
• If a more specific iliac fracture site is documented (e.g., iliac wing), a more precise code should be selected.