Disp fx of head of right radius, init for clos fx

This diagnosis code signifies a break in the rounded upper end of the right radius bone, specifically where it articulates with the humerus. The fracture fragments are not in their normal anatomical alignment, and the skin over the fracture site remains intact.

This code is appropriate for the initial treatment of a patient presenting with a newly diagnosed, non-open fracture of the right radial head that shows displacement on imaging. It is used when the patient is receiving active treatment for the fracture, such as reduction, casting, or surgical repair.

• Ensure documentation specifies "right" radius and "head" to differentiate from other forearm fractures.
• Confirm the fracture is explicitly described as "displaced" and "closed" in the medical record.
• The "A" in the seventh character indicates an initial encounter for active treatment of the fracture.