Disp fx of neck of right radius, init for opn fx type I/2

This code signifies a break in the neck of the right radius bone, where the bone fragments are no longer in their normal anatomical alignment. It specifically indicates that the fracture has broken through the skin, but the wound is relatively clean and small (Type I or II open fracture).

This code is appropriate for the initial treatment of a patient presenting with a displaced open fracture of the right radial neck, such as from a fall onto an outstretched hand or direct trauma. It should be used when the open wound is classified as Gustilo-Anderson Type I or II.

• Ensure documentation specifies "displaced" and "right radius neck" to support this code.
• Confirm the encounter is for the initial treatment of the fracture.
• Verify the open fracture type is clearly documented as Type I or II.