Nondisplaced dome fracture of left acetabulum, init

This code signifies a break in the superior and central portion of the left hip socket (acetabulum) that has not shifted from its normal anatomical position. The fracture is contained within the bone and does not involve an open wound communicating with the fracture site. This is the first time the patient is being treated for this specific injury.

Apply this code for patients presenting with a newly diagnosed, stable fracture of the dome of the left acetabulum, confirmed by imaging (e.g., X-ray, CT scan) to be nondisplaced. This would be used for the initial evaluation and management of the closed fracture, such as in the emergency department or during the first orthopedic consultation.

• Ensure documentation explicitly states "nondisplaced" and specifies the "dome" of the acetabulum.
• Verify the laterality is "left" and the encounter is indeed the "initial" treatment for this fracture.
• Confirm the fracture is "closed," meaning there is no open wound associated with the injury.