Displaced spiral fx shaft of radius, right arm, init

This code signifies a fracture of the right radius bone, specifically in the shaft (the long central part), where the break follows a spiral pattern. "Displaced" indicates that the bone fragments are no longer in their normal alignment, and "closed" means the skin over the fracture remains intact.

This code is appropriate for documenting the initial treatment of a patient presenting with a newly diagnosed, non-open spiral fracture of the right radial shaft that shows displacement. It is used when the patient is first seen for this injury, such as in an emergency department or initial orthopedic consultation.

• Ensure documentation clearly specifies "right arm" and "spiral" fracture pattern.
• Verify the fracture is indeed "displaced" and "closed" for accurate code assignment.
• The "A" at the end signifies an initial encounter for active treatment of the fracture.