Nondisp commnt fx shaft of rad, r arm, 7thC

This code signifies a fracture of the shaft of the right radius that is broken into multiple fragments (comminuted) but remains in its anatomical position (nondisplaced). It specifically indicates an open fracture where the bone has broken through the skin, classified as type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC, and is being treated for the first time.

Apply this code for patients presenting with a newly diagnosed comminuted, nondisplaced fracture of the right radial shaft that has an associated open wound meeting the criteria for Gustilo-Anderson type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC. This code is appropriate for the initial surgical or non-surgical management of such an injury.

• Ensure documentation clearly specifies "nondisplaced" and "comminuted" for the radial shaft fracture.
• Verify the open fracture type (IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC) is explicitly documented by the provider.
• Confirm this is the patient's initial encounter for this specific injury to use the "C" seventh character.