Nondisp spiral fx shaft of rad, l arm, 7thC

This code signifies a fracture of the main part of the left radius bone, characterized by a spiral break that is not displaced. The skin and soft tissues are compromised, indicating an open fracture with significant damage (Type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC), and this is the initial treatment encounter.

Apply this code for a patient presenting with a newly diagnosed, non-displaced spiral fracture of the left radial shaft that has broken through the skin. This is appropriate when the injury is classified as an open fracture type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC, requiring initial definitive treatment.

• Ensure documentation specifies "nondisplaced" and "spiral" fracture morphology of the radial shaft.
• Confirm the laterality is "left arm" and that this is the patient's initial encounter for this specific injury.
• Verify the open fracture type (IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC) is clearly documented by the physician.