Oth fracture of shaft of radius, right arm, init for clos fx

This code signifies a fracture located in the main body (shaft) of the right radius bone, excluding specific types like Salter-Harris or Monteggia fractures. It indicates that the skin over the fracture site remains intact (closed fracture) and that this is the initial medical encounter for this injury.

Apply this code for a patient presenting with a newly diagnosed, non-displaced or displaced fracture of the right radial shaft that is not an open fracture or a pathological fracture. This is appropriate for the initial evaluation and treatment of such an injury.

• Ensure the documentation specifies the right arm and that the fracture is of the radial shaft, not the distal or proximal end.
• Confirm the fracture is explicitly documented as "closed" and that this is the patient's first visit for this specific injury.
• Do not use for open fractures, pathological fractures, or subsequent encounters for the same injury.