Nondisp fx of lesser tuberosity of unsp humerus, init

This code describes a fracture of the lesser tuberosity of the humerus that has not displaced, meaning the bone fragments remain in their normal anatomical position. It specifically applies to the initial treatment phase of a closed fracture, where the skin remains intact over the injury site.

Use this code for patients presenting with a newly diagnosed, non-displaced fracture of the lesser tuberosity, typically identified via imaging following trauma. This is appropriate for the initial encounter where definitive treatment, such as immobilization, is initiated.

• Ensure documentation specifies "nondisplaced" and "lesser tuberosity" to support this specific code.
• Verify the encounter is for the initial treatment of a closed fracture; subsequent encounters or open fractures require different seventh characters.
• Laterality (left/right) is unspecified in this code; if known, a more specific code should be used.