Displaced transverse fx shaft of humerus, left arm, init

This code signifies a break in the middle section of the left upper arm bone (humerus) that has shifted out of its normal alignment. The fracture is contained within the skin, meaning there is no open wound exposing the bone.

Apply this code for the initial treatment of a patient presenting with a newly diagnosed, displaced fracture of the shaft of their left humerus. This includes emergency department visits, initial orthopedic consultations, or hospital admissions for the acute injury.

• Ensure documentation specifies "displaced" and "transverse" for the fracture type.
• Confirm the fracture is of the "shaft" and on the "left" side.
• The "A" in the seventh character indicates an initial encounter for active treatment of the fracture.