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

This code signifies a break in the neck of the left radius bone that has not resulted in the bone fragments shifting out of their normal alignment. The fracture is contained within the skin, meaning there is no open wound communicating with the fracture site. This particular code is used for the initial treatment of this specific injury.

Apply this code when documenting the initial encounter for a patient presenting with a closed, nondisplaced fracture of the left radial neck. This would typically be diagnosed via X-ray following a fall or direct trauma to the elbow area. It is appropriate for the first visit where the fracture is identified and treatment, such as immobilization, is initiated.

• Ensure documentation explicitly states "nondisplaced" and "closed" for accurate code assignment.
• Verify laterality (left radius) is clearly documented.
• The "A" in the seventh character indicates an initial encounter for active treatment of the fracture.