Nondisp fx of neck of left radius, init for opn fx type I/2

This code signifies a break in the neck of the left radius bone that has not shifted out of alignment. It specifically applies when the fracture is open, meaning the bone has broken through the skin, and is classified as a Type I or Type II open fracture according to the Gustilo-Anderson classification. This is for the initial treatment of the injury.

Use this code for a patient presenting with a newly diagnosed, non-displaced fracture of the neck of the left radius where there is an associated open wound, indicating a Type I or Type II open fracture. This code is appropriate for the encounter where the definitive treatment plan for this specific injury is initiated.

• Ensure documentation clearly specifies "nondisplaced" and "left radius neck."
• Confirm the fracture is explicitly documented as an "open fracture type I or II" and that this is the "initial encounter."
• Do not use this code for closed fractures, displaced fractures, or subsequent encounters for the same injury.