Disp fx of neck of right radius, init for clos fx

This code signifies a break in the upper part of the right radius bone, specifically at the neck, where the fractured bone fragments are no longer in their normal anatomical alignment. This injury is considered a closed fracture, meaning the skin remains intact over the fracture site.

This code is appropriate for the initial treatment of a patient presenting with a newly diagnosed, displaced fracture of the right radial neck. It is used when the fracture has not yet received definitive treatment and the patient is undergoing their first encounter for this specific injury.

• Ensure documentation specifies "displaced" and "neck of radius" for accurate code assignment.
• Verify laterality (right) is clearly documented.
• Confirm this is the initial encounter for the fracture; subsequent encounters will require a different seventh character.