Displaced transverse fracture of shaft of left radius, init

This code signifies a break in the middle section (shaft) of the left forearm bone (radius) that has shifted out of its normal alignment. The skin over the fracture site remains intact, indicating a closed injury.

Apply this code for the initial treatment of a patient presenting with a newly diagnosed, non-open fracture of the left radial shaft where the bone fragments are displaced. This is appropriate for the first encounter for this specific injury.

• Ensure documentation specifies "left" radius and "transverse" fracture type.
• Confirm the fracture is "displaced" and "closed" for accurate code assignment.
• The "A" in the seventh character indicates an initial encounter for active treatment.