Greenstick fracture of shaft of radius, left arm, init

This code describes an incomplete fracture of the shaft (main part) of the left radius bone, where the bone is bent and partially broken but not completely separated. This type of fracture is common in children due to their more flexible bones.

Use this code for a patient presenting with a newly diagnosed greenstick fracture of the left radial shaft. This code is appropriate for the initial visit where the fracture is evaluated and treatment is planned or initiated, and the skin over the fracture site remains intact.

• Ensure documentation specifies "greenstick" and "shaft" of the radius, not the distal or proximal ends.
• Confirm the laterality is "left arm."
• The "A" in the seventh character indicates an initial encounter for active treatment of the fracture.