Disp fx of shaft of right clavicle, init for opn fx

This code signifies a break in the middle portion (shaft) of the right collarbone where the bone fragments are no longer aligned. It specifically indicates that the skin and soft tissue overlying the fracture site have been compromised, exposing the bone to the external environment. This is the first time the patient is receiving treatment for this particular injury.

Apply this code for a patient presenting with an acute, open fracture of the shaft of their right clavicle, such as from a direct impact or fall. This is appropriate for the initial surgical repair, wound debridement, or other definitive treatment during the acute phase of the injury. It should be used when the medical record clearly documents an open fracture and the patient's first encounter for this specific injury.

• Confirm laterality (right) and fracture location (shaft) from imaging and physician documentation.
• Verify "open fracture" status, which implies a break in the skin communicating with the fracture.
• Ensure this is the patient's initial encounter for this specific injury, not a follow-up or subsequent care.