Unsp nondisp fx of surg neck of l humerus, init for opn fx

This code signifies a fracture of the surgical neck of the left humerus that is not displaced, meaning the bone fragments remain in their normal anatomical alignment. The fracture is unspecified as to its type (e.g., transverse, oblique, spiral) and is an open fracture, indicating a break in the skin and soft tissue communicating with the fracture site. This code is used for the initial treatment of such an injury.

This code is appropriate for documenting the initial encounter for an open, nondisplaced fracture of the left humeral surgical neck. This includes situations where the patient presents to the emergency department or clinic for the first time with this injury, and definitive treatment, such as debridement and stabilization, is being initiated.

• Ensure documentation clearly states "open fracture" and "nondisplaced" for the surgical neck of the left humerus.
• Verify this is the initial encounter for the fracture; subsequent care would require a different 7th character.
• Always code the specific type of open fracture (e.g., Gustilo-Anderson classification) if documented, using an additional code.