Nondisp oblique fx shaft of r rad, init for opn fx type I/2

This code signifies a fracture of the shaft of the right radius that runs obliquely, meaning at an angle, but where the bone fragments remain in their normal anatomical alignment. It specifically indicates an open fracture, classified as Type I or Type II, meaning there is a wound that communicates with the fracture site, and this is the patient's initial treatment encounter for the injury.

Use this code for a patient presenting with an acute, open, non-displaced oblique fracture of the right radial shaft, such as from a fall or direct trauma, where the skin has been broken but the wound is relatively clean (Type I) or has moderate soft tissue damage (Type II). This code is appropriate for the initial surgical or non-surgical management of the fracture.

• Ensure documentation clearly specifies "nondisplaced" and "oblique" for the fracture type and morphology.
• Verify the laterality is "right" and the specific bone is the "radius shaft."
• Confirm the open fracture type (I or II) and that this is the initial encounter for treatment.