Nondisp transverse fx shaft of l rad, 7thB

This code signifies a break across the shaft of the left radius bone that has not shifted from its normal alignment. The fracture is open, meaning there is a wound communicating with the fracture site, but it is considered a low-energy injury with minimal soft tissue damage (Type I or II). This is the initial encounter for treatment of this specific injury.

Apply this code when documenting the initial treatment for a patient presenting with a non-displaced transverse fracture of the diaphysis of the left radius. The fracture must be classified as an open fracture type I or II according to the Gustilo-Anderson classification. This code is appropriate for the first visit where definitive treatment is planned or initiated.

• Ensure the documentation specifies "nondisplaced" and "transverse" for the fracture morphology.
• Verify the fracture is of the left radius shaft and explicitly states "open fracture type I or II."
• Confirm this is the patient's initial encounter for this specific injury to use the "B" seventh character.