Anterior disp fx of sternal end of left clavicle, init

This code signifies a break at the sternal (medial) end of the left collarbone, where the fractured bone fragments are shifted forward. It specifically indicates that this is the first time the patient is receiving active treatment for this particular injury, and the skin over the fracture site remains intact.

Apply this code when documenting the initial treatment for a patient presenting with a closed fracture of the medial end of the left clavicle, and imaging confirms anterior displacement of the fragments. This is appropriate for emergency department visits, initial orthopedic consultations, or admissions for acute management of this specific injury.

• Confirm "initial encounter" status; subsequent care for the same fracture will require a different encounter character.
• Verify laterality (left clavicle) and the specific fracture location (sternal end) from the clinical documentation.
• Ensure documentation explicitly states "anterior displacement" to support the specificity of this code.