Fracture of unsp part of right clavicle, init for opn fx

This diagnosis code indicates a break in the right collarbone where the skin and soft tissue have been compromised, exposing the bone to the outside environment. The exact location of the fracture on the clavicle is not specified. This code is used for the initial treatment phase of such an injury.

Apply this code for a patient presenting for the first time with a right clavicle fracture that is visibly open, meaning there's a wound communicating with the fracture site. This is appropriate for the initial surgical repair, debridement, or other definitive treatment during the acute phase of injury.

• Ensure documentation clearly states "open fracture" and specifies the right side.
• Do not use this code for subsequent encounters or for closed fractures.
• If the specific part of the clavicle (e.g., sternal end, shaft, acromial end) is documented, a more specific code should be used.