Displaced spiral fx shaft of humerus, left arm, init

This code signifies a fracture occurring in the mid-portion of the left upper arm bone (humerus), where the break follows a spiral pattern and the bone fragments are no longer in their normal alignment. It indicates the initial treatment phase for a fracture that has not broken through the skin.

Apply this code for a patient presenting with a newly diagnosed, non-compound spiral fracture of the shaft of the left humerus that requires initial management, such as reduction and casting. This would be used for the first encounter related to this specific injury.

• Ensure documentation specifies "left arm" and "spiral" fracture pattern.
• Verify the fracture is "displaced" and "closed" for accurate code assignment.
• The "A" in the seventh character indicates an initial encounter for active treatment.