Nondisp fx of greater tuberosity of left humerus, init

This code signifies a break in the prominent bony projection on the upper part of the left humerus, specifically the greater tuberosity, which is a common site for rotator cuff muscle attachment. The fracture is not displaced, meaning the bone fragments remain in their anatomical alignment, and it is the first time this injury is being treated.

Apply this code for patients presenting with a newly diagnosed, non-displaced fracture of the left humeral greater tuberosity, typically identified via imaging after a fall or direct trauma to the shoulder. This code is appropriate for the initial treatment phase of a closed fracture, where the skin remains intact.

• Ensure documentation clearly specifies "nondisplaced" and "left" to support this specific code.
• Verify that the encounter is indeed the "initial encounter" for this specific fracture.
• Confirm the fracture is "closed" (no open wound communicating with the fracture site).