Nondisp fx of lesser tuberosity of l humer, init for opn fx

This code signifies a fracture of the lesser tuberosity, a small bony prominence on the front of the humerus (upper arm bone), specifically on the left side. The fracture is described as "nondisplaced," meaning the bone fragments are still in their normal anatomical alignment, and it is an "open fracture," indicating a break in the skin that exposes the bone. This code is used for the initial treatment of such an injury.

This code is appropriate for documenting the initial encounter for a patient presenting with a newly diagnosed, nondisplaced open fracture of the lesser tuberosity of the left humerus. This would include situations where the patient is undergoing initial evaluation, surgical repair, or casting/splinting for this specific injury.

• Ensure documentation clearly specifies "nondisplaced" and "open fracture" for the lesser tuberosity of the left humerus.
• Verify this is the initial encounter for treatment of this specific fracture. Subsequent care would require a different encounter character.
• Always code the associated external cause of injury code (e.g., fall, motor vehicle accident) in addition to this diagnosis code.