Disp fx of shaft of unsp clavicle, init for clos fx

This code signifies a break in the middle portion (shaft) of the collarbone, where the bone fragments are no longer in their normal alignment. The specific side (left or right) of the clavicle is not documented or determined. This code is used for the initial treatment phase of a closed fracture, meaning the skin over the fracture site remains intact.

This code is appropriate for the initial encounter when a patient presents with a displaced fracture of the clavicle shaft, and the medical record does not specify whether it's the left or right side. It is used for the primary treatment, such as reduction, immobilization, or surgical repair.

• Ensure documentation explicitly states "displaced" and "shaft" to support this specific code.
• Only use the "A" seventh character for the initial treatment of the fracture.
• If the laterality (left or right) is documented, a more specific code should be selected.