Displ spiral fx shaft of rad, unsp arm, 7thC

This code signifies a fracture of the radius bone in the forearm, specifically a spiral break in the shaft that is no longer in its proper anatomical alignment. The injury involves an open wound, exposing the bone, and is classified as a severe open fracture type (IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC) indicating significant soft tissue damage.

Apply this code for the initial treatment of a patient presenting with a spiral fracture of the radial shaft, where the fracture fragments are displaced, and the injury is an open fracture of type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC. This code is appropriate for the first encounter for this specific type of severe open fracture.

• Ensure documentation clearly specifies a spiral fracture of the radial shaft and confirms displacement.
• Verify the open fracture type (IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC) is explicitly stated in the medical record.
• Confirm this is the patient's initial encounter for this specific injury, as indicated by the 7th character 'C'.