Nondisp seg fx shaft of r tibia, init for opn fx type 3A/B/C

This code signifies a fracture of the right tibia's shaft that is broken into multiple segments but remains in its anatomical alignment. The fracture is open, meaning the bone has broken through the skin, and is classified as a severe open fracture (Gustilo-Anderson type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC). This code is used for the initial treatment of this specific injury.

Use this code when documenting the initial encounter for a patient presenting with a right tibial shaft fracture that is both segmental and nondisplaced, and where the fracture is clearly identified as an open fracture of Gustilo-Anderson type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC. This applies to the first time the patient is receiving active treatment for this specific injury.

• Ensure documentation clearly specifies "nondisplaced" and "segmental" for the right tibial shaft.
• Verify the Gustilo-Anderson classification (IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC) is explicitly stated by the provider for the open fracture.
• Confirm this is the patient's "initial encounter" for treatment of this specific fracture, not a follow-up or subsequent care.