Nondisp transverse fx shaft of humer, r arm, init for opn fx

This code signifies a break across the width of the main part of the right upper arm bone (humerus) that has not shifted out of alignment. The fracture is open, meaning the skin and soft tissues have been compromised, exposing the bone to the outside environment. This specific code is used for the initial treatment of such an injury.

Apply this code when documenting the first encounter for a patient presenting with a right humeral shaft fracture that is both transverse and nondisplaced, and where there is an associated open wound. This typically involves emergency department visits or initial surgical admissions for fracture repair.

• Ensure documentation clearly specifies "right arm" and "nondisplaced" for accurate laterality and displacement.
• Confirm the fracture is explicitly described as "transverse" and "open" to justify this specific code.
• This "B" character indicates an initial encounter; subsequent care would require a different seventh character.