Displaced oblique fx shaft of humerus, unsp arm, init

This code signifies a break in the shaft of the humerus bone, specifically an oblique fracture where the bone fragments are not properly aligned (displaced). The affected arm is not specified, and this code is used for the initial treatment of a closed fracture, meaning the skin is intact.

Apply this code when documenting the initial encounter for a patient presenting with a displaced oblique fracture of the humeral shaft, where the laterality (left or right arm) is not yet determined or documented. This is appropriate for the initial emergency department visit or first physician encounter for this specific injury.

• Ensure documentation clearly states "displaced" and "oblique" for the fracture type.
• Only use for the initial encounter; subsequent care will require a different seventh character.
• Avoid if laterality (left/right arm) is specified; use the more specific code.