Nondisp spiral fx shaft of humer, left arm, init for opn fx

This code signifies a fracture of the main body (shaft) of the left upper arm bone (humerus) that follows a spiral pattern, indicating a twisting injury. The bone fragments remain in their normal anatomical alignment (nondisplaced), but the skin and soft tissue overlying the fracture are compromised, exposing the bone to the external environment. This code is specifically for the initial treatment phase of such an injury.

This code is appropriate for documenting the initial encounter for a patient presenting with an open, nondisplaced spiral fracture of the left humeral shaft. This includes emergency department visits, initial surgical procedures (e.g., debridement, fixation), or the first clinic visit following the injury. It should be used when the patient is actively receiving treatment for the acute fracture.

• Ensure documentation clearly specifies "left arm" and "shaft" to differentiate from other humerus fracture locations.
• Verify the fracture is explicitly described as "nondisplaced" and "spiral" to support this specific code.
• Confirm the "initial encounter" status; subsequent care for the same fracture will require a different seventh character.