Displaced transverse fracture of shaft of left tibia, init

This code signifies a break in the middle section of the left lower leg bone (tibia) that has shifted out of its normal alignment. It specifically refers to an injury where the skin remains intact over the fracture site.

Apply this code for a patient presenting with a newly diagnosed, non-open fracture of the left tibial shaft that shows displacement on imaging. This is appropriate for the initial treatment phase of such an injury.

• Ensure documentation specifies "left" tibia and "transverse" fracture morphology.
• Confirm the fracture is "displaced" and "closed" for accurate code assignment.
• This "A" initial encounter suffix is only used for the active treatment phase.