Displaced spiral fracture of shaft of unsp tibia, init

This code signifies a fracture of the tibia's shaft, characterized by a spiral pattern and displacement of the bone fragments. The specific tibia (left or right) is not documented, and this code is used for the initial treatment of a closed fracture, meaning the skin remains intact.

Apply this code for a patient presenting with a newly diagnosed, non-compound spiral fracture of the tibial shaft where the laterality is not specified in the medical record. This is appropriate for the initial encounter for treatment, such as casting, splinting, or surgical intervention.

• Ensure documentation explicitly states "unspecified tibia" or lacks laterality for accurate code assignment.
• Verify the fracture is "closed" and "displaced" to support this specific code.
• This code is for the initial encounter only; subsequent care will require different seventh characters.