Nondisp fx of shaft of left clavicle, init for opn fx

This code signifies a break in the middle portion of the left collarbone that has not shifted out of alignment. The fracture is classified as "open," meaning there is a wound connecting the fracture site to the outside environment. This code is used for the initial treatment of this injury.

This code is appropriate for the initial encounter when a patient presents with a newly diagnosed, non-displaced open fracture of the shaft of the left clavicle. This includes emergency department visits, initial orthopedic consultations, or hospital admissions for the primary management of this specific injury.

• Verify documentation explicitly states "left clavicle," "shaft," "nondisplaced," and "open fracture."
• Ensure the encounter is for the initial treatment of the fracture; subsequent care will require different encounter characters.
• Look for associated external wound documentation to confirm the "open" nature of the fracture.