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

This code describes a break in the main part of the right collarbone that has not shifted out of alignment. The fracture is classified as "open," meaning there is a wound communicating with the fracture site, and this encounter is for the initial treatment of the injury.

Use this code for a patient presenting to the emergency department or clinic for the first time with a newly diagnosed, non-displaced open fracture of the shaft of their right clavicle. This applies to the initial surgical repair, wound debridement, or other definitive treatment for the open fracture.

• Ensure documentation clearly states "nondisplaced" and "open fracture" of the clavicle shaft.
• The "B" seventh character signifies an initial encounter for an open fracture, indicating active treatment.
• Always review the operative report or physician notes for laterality (right/left) and specific fracture location (shaft, sternal end, acromial end).