Oth nondisp fx of upper end of unsp humerus, init

This code signifies a fracture of the upper portion of the humerus that is not displaced, meaning the bone fragments remain in their normal anatomical alignment. The specific location within the upper humerus is not documented, and the injury is being treated for the first time as a closed fracture (skin intact).

Apply this code for patients presenting with a newly diagnosed, non-displaced fracture of the proximal humerus where the laterality (left or right) is not specified in the medical record. This is appropriate for the initial treatment phase of such an injury, prior to any subsequent care or healing.

• Ensure the documentation explicitly states "nondisplaced" and "unspecified" humerus.
• Confirm this is the patient's first encounter for this specific fracture.
• Do not use if the fracture is open, displaced, or if the laterality is known.