Fracture of unsp part of left clavicle, init for clos fx

This code signifies a break in an unspecified section of the left collarbone that has not broken through the skin. It indicates the initial treatment phase for this type of injury.

Apply this code when a patient presents with a newly diagnosed, non-displaced or minimally displaced fracture of the left clavicle, and the specific location of the fracture (e.g., medial, shaft, lateral) is not documented. This is appropriate for the initial visit where the fracture is first evaluated and treated.

• Ensure documentation clearly states "left" clavicle and "closed" fracture.
• Only use for the initial encounter for treatment of the fracture. Subsequent encounters will require a different seventh character.
• Avoid if the specific part of the clavicle fractured (e.g., sternal end, shaft, acromial end) is documented; a more specific code should be used.