S32.444B
ICD-10-CMNondisplaced fracture of posterior column [ilioischial] of right acetabulum, initial encounter for open fracture
This code signifies a break in the posterior column of the right acetabulum, specifically the ilioischial portion, where the bone fragments remain in their anatomical position. It indicates an open fracture, meaning there is a communication between the fracture site and the external environment, and it is the initial encounter for this injury.
This code is appropriate for documenting the initial treatment of a patient presenting with a right acetabular fracture involving the posterior column (ilioischial part) that is classified as nondisplaced and open. This would typically be used in emergency department or acute care settings following trauma.
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