2-part nondisp fx of surgical neck of left humerus, init

This code signifies a fracture of the upper part of the humerus, specifically the surgical neck, which is a common site for breaks. The fracture is "nondisplaced," meaning the bone fragments are still in their normal alignment, and "2-part," indicating the bone has broken into two distinct pieces. This particular code specifies the left arm.

This code is appropriate for the initial treatment of a patient presenting with a closed, nondisplaced, two-part fracture of the surgical neck of the left humerus. This includes the initial evaluation, reduction (if performed), and application of initial cast or splint. It would be used for the first encounter related to this specific injury.

• Ensure documentation clearly states "nondisplaced" and "2-part" for accurate code assignment.
• Verify laterality (left humerus) is explicitly documented.
• Confirm this is the patient's initial encounter for this specific fracture; subsequent care will require a different seventh character.