S32.491B
ICD-10-CMOther specified fracture of right acetabulum, initial encounter for open fracture
This code signifies a fracture of the right acetabulum that is not further specified as a particular type (e.g., anterior wall, posterior wall, transverse) but is explicitly an open fracture. An open fracture means the skin and soft tissues overlying the fracture site have been compromised, exposing the bone to the outside environment. This code is used for the initial treatment of such an injury.
Use this code when documentation clearly indicates a right acetabular fracture that is described as "other specified" or lacks more granular detail regarding the fracture pattern, and it is explicitly stated as an open fracture. This applies to the initial encounter for treatment, such as emergency department visits, initial surgical repair, or initial hospitalization.
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