Displaced oblique fx shaft of humerus, right arm, init

This code signifies a fracture of the main part of the right upper arm bone (humerus) that runs diagonally across the bone. The bone fragments are not properly aligned, and this is the first time the patient is being treated for this specific injury, which did not break through the skin.

Apply this code for a patient presenting with a newly diagnosed, non-open, oblique fracture of the shaft of their right humerus. This is appropriate for the initial treatment phase, such as emergency department visits, initial orthopedic consultations, or hospital admissions for fracture management.

• Ensure documentation specifies "oblique" and "shaft" for the humerus fracture.
• Confirm the fracture is on the "right" side and is a "closed" injury.
• The "A" in the seventh character indicates an initial encounter for active treatment.