Unsp nondisp fx of surg neck of r humerus, init for opn fx

This code signifies a break in the upper part of the right humerus, specifically the surgical neck, which has not shifted from its normal anatomical position. The fracture is unspecified regarding its exact type (e.g., transverse, oblique) and is an open fracture, meaning there is a wound communicating with the fracture site. This code is used for the initial treatment phase of such an injury.

Apply this code when documenting the initial encounter for an open, nondisplaced fracture of the surgical neck of the right humerus where the specific fracture type is not detailed. This would be appropriate for a patient presenting to the emergency department or clinic for the first time with this injury. It is used when the open nature of the fracture is explicitly documented, but the precise morphology of the fracture is not specified.

• Ensure documentation clearly states "nondisplaced" and "open fracture" for the surgical neck of the right humerus.
• This "B" encounter code is only for the initial treatment of the injury. Subsequent care will require a different encounter character.
• Do not use if the fracture type (e.g., comminuted, segmental) is specified; a more specific code would then be appropriate.