2-part disp fx of surgical neck of unsp humerus, init

This code signifies a fracture involving the surgical neck of the humerus, where the bone has broken into two distinct pieces that are no longer aligned. The specific side (left or right) of the humerus is not documented or known.

Apply this code for initial treatment of a newly diagnosed, closed fracture of the surgical neck of the humerus that presents with two displaced fragments, when the laterality is not specified in the medical record. This is appropriate for the first encounter for this specific injury.

• Ensure documentation clearly states a "two-part displaced" fracture and "surgical neck" involvement.
• Only use this code for the initial treatment encounter for a closed fracture.
• If laterality (left or right) is specified, a more specific code should be chosen.