Nondisp spiral fracture of shaft of humerus, right arm, init

This code signifies a fracture of the main body (shaft) of the right humerus that follows a spiral pattern, indicating a rotational force injury. The bone fragments remain in their normal anatomical alignment, meaning no surgical reduction is immediately required. This diagnosis is for the initial treatment of a closed fracture, where the skin remains intact.

This code is appropriate for documenting the initial encounter for a patient presenting with a right humeral shaft fracture confirmed by imaging to be nondisplaced and spiral in nature. It is used when the fracture has not broken through the skin. This would typically be seen in emergency department visits or initial orthopedic consultations following the injury.

• Ensure documentation specifies "nondisplaced" and "spiral" to support this specific fracture type.
• Verify the laterality is "right arm" and that this is the "initial encounter" for treatment.
• Confirm the fracture is "closed" (skin intact) to avoid codes for open fractures.