Nondisp fx of greater tuberosity of unsp humerus, init

This code signifies a break in the greater tuberosity of the humerus, the bony prominence on the upper part of the arm bone, where the fracture fragments have not shifted out of their normal alignment. It indicates that this is the first time the patient is being treated for this specific injury, and the skin over the fracture site remains intact.

This code is appropriate for documenting an initial encounter for a patient presenting with a newly diagnosed, non-displaced fracture of the greater tuberosity. This would include cases identified through imaging studies following a fall, direct trauma to the shoulder, or other acute injury mechanisms.

• Ensure documentation clearly states "nondisplaced" and "closed fracture."
• Verify this is the initial encounter for this specific injury; subsequent care would require a different encounter character.
• Laterality (left or right humerus) is unspecified in this code; if known, a more specific code should be used.