Unsp fracture of shaft of unsp radius, init for clos fx

This code signifies a fracture occurring in the main body (shaft) of the radius bone in the forearm, where the specific location or type of fracture within the shaft is not documented. It indicates that the skin over the fracture is intact (closed fracture) and that this is the patient's first encounter for this injury.

Use this code when documentation confirms a closed shaft fracture of the radius, but lacks detail regarding laterality (left/right), specific segment of the shaft, or the precise fracture pattern. It is appropriate for initial treatment of such an injury when more specific information is unavailable at the time of coding.

• Avoid using this code if laterality (left/right) or a more specific location within the radial shaft is documented.
• Ensure the encounter is indeed the initial treatment for the fracture; subsequent encounters will require a different seventh character.
• Query the provider for more specific documentation if possible to allow for a more precise code selection.