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

This code signifies a break in the middle portion of the collarbone that is not in its normal anatomical alignment. The fracture has broken through the skin, exposing the bone, and this code is used for the initial treatment of the injury.

Apply this code when documenting the initial encounter for a patient presenting with an open, displaced fracture of the clavicular shaft, where the specific side (left or right) is not documented. This is typically seen in trauma cases where the bone has pierced the skin.

• Ensure documentation explicitly states "open fracture" and "displaced" for accurate code assignment.
• Only use this code for the initial treatment of the fracture; subsequent encounters will require different seventh characters.
• If the laterality (left or right) of the clavicle is known, a more specific code should be selected.