Disp fx of neck of left radius, init for clos fx

This code signifies a break in the neck of the left radius bone, where the bone fragments are no longer in their normal alignment. It specifically applies to the initial treatment of this injury when the skin over the fracture remains intact.

This code is appropriate for documenting the first encounter for a patient presenting with a displaced fracture of the left radial neck, such as after a fall onto an outstretched hand. It should be used for the initial evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment planning of this specific closed fracture.

• Ensure documentation clearly specifies "displaced" and "left radius neck" for accurate code assignment.
• Confirm the encounter is the "initial encounter" for this specific injury; subsequent care will require a different seventh character.
• Verify the fracture is "closed" (skin intact) to differentiate from open fractures.