Displaced transverse fracture of shaft of right radius, init

This code signifies a break in the middle portion (shaft) of the right radius bone, where the bone fragments are no longer in their normal alignment. It specifically applies to fractures that have not broken through the skin, indicating a closed injury.

Apply this code for a patient presenting with an acute, non-surgical transverse fracture of the right radial shaft that is displaced. This is appropriate for the initial visit where the fracture is diagnosed and treatment planning begins, prior to definitive treatment or follow-up care.

• Ensure documentation specifies "right" radius and "transverse" fracture type.
• Confirm the fracture is explicitly described as "displaced" and "closed."
• This code is only for the initial encounter; subsequent care will require different seventh characters.