Posterior disp fx of sternal end of unsp clavicle, init

This code describes a fracture at the sternal (medial) end of the clavicle, where the bone fragments are displaced posteriorly. It specifically refers to a closed fracture, meaning the skin remains intact over the injury site, and is for the initial treatment encounter. The "unspecified clavicle" indicates that laterality (left or right) is not documented.

This code is appropriate for the initial encounter of a patient presenting with a closed fracture of the sternal end of the clavicle that has been confirmed to be displaced posteriorly. It is used when the medical record does not specify whether the injury is to the left or right clavicle. Subsequent encounters for the same fracture would utilize different seventh characters.

• Ensure documentation clearly specifies "posterior displacement" and "sternal end" of the clavicle.
• Verify laterality (left/right) is not documented; if specified, a more precise code should be used.
• Confirm this is the "initial encounter" for treatment of the fracture.