Displ oblique fx shaft of r rad, init for opn fx type 3A/B/C

This code signifies a break in the shaft of the right radius bone, specifically an oblique fracture where the bone fragments are no longer in their normal alignment. This particular fracture is further complicated by being an open fracture, meaning the bone has broken through the skin, and is classified as a severe open fracture (Type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC).

Apply this code for a patient presenting with a newly diagnosed, displaced oblique fracture of the right radial shaft that involves a significant open wound exposing the bone. This is appropriate for the initial treatment encounter, typically in an emergency department or acute care setting, where the fracture type is confirmed as IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC.

• Ensure documentation clearly specifies "displaced" and "oblique" for the fracture type.
• Verify the encounter is the "initial encounter" for this specific injury.
• Confirm the open fracture classification (IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC) is explicitly stated in the medical record.