Nondisp commnt fx shaft of humer, right arm, init for opn fx

This code signifies a fracture of the main part of the right upper arm bone (humerus) that has broken into multiple pieces (comminuted) but where the bone fragments remain in their normal alignment (nondisplaced). It specifically indicates that the skin and soft tissue were also broken, exposing the bone to the outside environment.

Apply this code for a patient presenting for initial treatment of an open, comminuted, nondisplaced fracture of the shaft of their right humerus. This typically involves emergency department visits or initial surgical interventions to address the fracture and associated soft tissue injury.

• Confirm documentation specifies "open fracture" to differentiate from closed fractures.
• Verify the fracture is explicitly described as "nondisplaced" and "comminuted" in the shaft of the humerus.
• Ensure this is the patient's initial encounter for this specific injury, not a subsequent visit for follow-up care.