Nondisplaced spiral fracture of shaft of left tibia, init

This code signifies a break in the main part of the left shin bone (tibia) where the fracture line spirals around the bone, but the bone fragments remain in their normal anatomical position. It indicates that the patient is receiving initial treatment for this specific injury, and the skin over the fracture is intact.

Apply this code for a patient presenting with a newly diagnosed spiral fracture of the left tibial shaft that has not been surgically opened or exposed to the outside. This is appropriate for the initial evaluation and management, such as casting or splinting, of a closed, nondisplaced spiral fracture.

• Ensure the documentation specifies "nondisplaced" and "spiral" morphology of the fracture.
• Confirm the fracture is of the "shaft" of the tibia and on the "left" side.
• The "A" seventh character indicates this is the initial encounter for the fracture.