Nondisp spiral fx shaft of humer, unsp arm, init for opn fx

This code describes a fracture of the long, central part of the humerus bone that is spiral in nature and has not shifted from its normal alignment. It specifically indicates that the skin and soft tissue overlying the fracture are broken, exposing the bone to the outside environment. This is the initial encounter for treatment of this specific type of open fracture.

Use this code for a patient presenting for the first time with an open spiral fracture of the humeral shaft, where the laterality (left or right arm) is not documented. This applies to initial surgical repair, debridement, or other definitive treatment for the open fracture.

• Ensure documentation clearly specifies "spiral" fracture morphology and "nondisplaced" status.
• Verify that the fracture is explicitly documented as "open" and that this is the patient's initial encounter for this specific injury.
• If laterality (left or right arm) is known, a more specific code should be selected.