Displ seg fx shaft of rad, r arm, init for opn fx type I/2

This code signifies a fracture of the right radius bone, specifically involving a segment of the shaft that has become displaced. The fracture is open, meaning the bone has broken through the skin, and is classified as either Type I or Type II according to the Gustilo-Anderson classification system. This code is used for the initial treatment of such an injury.

This code is appropriate for documenting the initial encounter for a patient presenting with a right radial shaft fracture where imaging confirms displacement and there is an open wound communicating with the fracture site. It is used when the open fracture is determined to be Gustilo-Anderson Type I (clean wound less than 1 cm) or Type II (wound greater than 1 cm without extensive soft tissue damage).

• Ensure documentation clearly specifies "displaced segmental fracture" of the radial shaft and laterality (right arm).
• Verify the Gustilo-Anderson classification (Type I or II) for the open fracture.
• This code is only for the initial encounter; subsequent encounters will require different seventh characters.