Nondisp fx of neck of r radius, init for opn fx type 3A/B/C

This code signifies a break in the neck of the right radius bone that has not shifted out of its normal anatomical position. Importantly, this fracture is an open fracture, meaning the skin and soft tissues have been compromised, and it is classified as a severe open fracture 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.

Apply this code when documenting the initial encounter for a patient presenting with a nondisplaced fracture of the right radial neck that is clearly identified as an open fracture of Gustilo-Anderson type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC. This would include scenarios like a patient arriving in the emergency department after a traumatic injury where the bone has broken through the skin, or there is extensive soft tissue damage and contamination.

• Ensure documentation explicitly states "nondisplaced" and specifies the "neck of the right radius."
• Verify the open fracture type (IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC) is clearly documented by the physician.
• This "C" extension indicates an initial encounter for an open fracture; subsequent encounters will require different seventh characters.