Nondisp transverse fx shaft of humer, unsp arm, 7thB

This code signifies a break across the shaft of the humerus that has not shifted out of alignment. The fracture involves an open wound, meaning the bone has broken through the skin or there is a wound communicating with the fracture site. This specific code is used for the initial treatment of such an injury when the affected arm is not specified.

Apply this code when documentation confirms a transverse fracture of the humeral shaft without displacement, and the injury is classified as an open fracture. This is appropriate for the initial encounter for treatment of the fracture, such as emergency department visits or initial surgical repair. It should be used when the medical record does not specify whether the left or right arm is affected.

• Ensure documentation clearly states "nondisplaced" and "transverse" for the humeral shaft fracture.
• Verify the "open fracture" classification is explicitly documented, often with a Gustilo-Anderson classification.
• Only use the "B" seventh character for the initial encounter for treatment of the fracture.