Bent bone of left radius, init for opn fx type I/2

This code describes a fracture of the left radius where the bone is bent or angulated, rather than a clean break. It specifically indicates an open fracture classified as Type I or Type II, meaning there is a wound that communicates with the fracture site, and this is the patient's initial presentation for treatment.

Use this code for a patient presenting with an open fracture of the left radius, where imaging confirms a bent bone, and the Gustilo-Anderson classification is Type I or II. This code is appropriate for the initial encounter where definitive treatment for the fracture is being provided.

• Ensure documentation clearly specifies "bent bone" or similar angulation, not just a simple fracture.
• Verify the open fracture type (Gustilo-Anderson I or II) is explicitly stated in the medical record.
• Confirm this is the initial encounter for the fracture treatment; subsequent encounters will require a different seventh character.