Oth disp fx of upper end of left humerus, init for clos fx

This code signifies a fracture affecting the proximal (upper) portion of the left humerus, which is not a surgical neck, anatomical neck, or greater tuberosity fracture. The fracture fragments are not in their normal anatomical alignment, indicating displacement. This code is specifically for the initial treatment phase of a closed fracture, meaning the skin over the fracture site is intact.

Apply this code when documenting the initial encounter for a patient presenting with a displaced fracture of the upper left humerus that does not fall into the more specific categories of surgical neck, anatomical neck, or greater tuberosity fractures. This is appropriate for the initial evaluation, treatment, and management of the injury.

• Ensure the documentation clearly specifies "left" humerus and "displaced" to support this code.
• Verify that the fracture is indeed "closed" and that this is the "initial encounter" for treatment.
• Distinguish this from more specific proximal humerus fracture codes (e.g., surgical neck, anatomical neck, greater tuberosity) before assigning.