Nondisp fx of medial wall of left acetab, init for opn fx

This code signifies a break in the inner portion of the left hip socket that has not shifted from its original position. Importantly, the fracture is an open type, meaning there is a wound communicating with the fracture site. This indicates an acute injury requiring initial treatment.

This code is appropriate for the initial encounter of a patient presenting with a newly diagnosed, non-displaced open fracture of the medial wall of the left acetabulum. This would typically be seen in trauma cases where the bone has broken through the skin or there is a deep wound exposing the fracture.

• Ensure documentation clearly specifies "nondisplaced" and "open fracture" for the medial wall of the left acetabulum.
• The "B" seventh character indicates an initial encounter for active treatment of the fracture.
• Always review operative reports and imaging studies to confirm the exact location, displacement, and open/closed nature of the fracture.