3-part fracture of surgical neck of right humerus, init

This code signifies a complex break in the upper part of the right humerus, specifically involving the surgical neck, where the humeral head, greater tuberosity, and lesser tuberosity are separated. This type of fracture is often displaced and can significantly impact shoulder function.

Apply this code for patients presenting with a newly diagnosed, closed fracture of the right humeral surgical neck that involves three distinct fragments. This is appropriate for the initial treatment phase, such as emergency department visits, initial orthopedic consultations, or hospital admissions for fracture management.

• Ensure documentation clearly specifies a "3-part" fracture and involvement of the "surgical neck" of the right humerus.
• Verify the fracture is documented as "closed" to use this specific code; open fractures require a different code.
• The "A" suffix indicates an initial encounter for treatment; subsequent encounters will require different seventh characters.