Disp fx of neck of right radius, init for opn fx type 3A/B/C

This code signifies a break in the neck of the right radius bone that is not properly aligned. The fracture has broken through the skin, indicating a severe open injury classified as type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC based on the extent of soft tissue damage and contamination. This code is used for the initial treatment of such an injury.

This code is appropriate for documenting the initial encounter for a patient presenting with a displaced fracture of the right radial neck where the bone has penetrated the skin. It is specifically used when the open fracture is classified as type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC, typically requiring significant surgical intervention and debridement.

• Ensure documentation clearly specifies "displaced" and the "right" side of the radius.
• Verify the open fracture type (IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC) is explicitly stated in the physician's notes.
• This code is only for the initial encounter; subsequent care will require different seventh characters.