Displaced segmental fx shaft of radius, right arm, init

This code describes a fracture of the main body (shaft) of the right radius bone, where the bone is broken into at least three pieces (segmental) and these pieces are no longer in their normal alignment (displaced). It specifically refers to a closed fracture, meaning the skin over the fracture site remains intact.

This code is appropriate for initial encounters with patients presenting with a newly diagnosed, non-open, segmental fracture of the right radial shaft that shows displacement on imaging. It is used when the patient is receiving active treatment for the fracture, such as reduction, immobilization, or surgical repair.

• Ensure documentation clearly specifies "segmental" and "displaced" for the radial shaft fracture.
• Verify the laterality is "right arm" and the encounter is the "initial" one for this specific injury.
• Confirm the fracture is "closed"; if open, a different code from the S52.36- series would be appropriate.