Bent bone of right radius, init for opn fx type 3A/B/C

This code signifies a fracture of the right radius where the bone is bent or angulated, indicating a significant deformity. It specifically applies to severe open fractures (Gustilo-Anderson types IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC) where there is extensive soft tissue damage and contamination, and it represents the initial treatment encounter for this injury.

Use this code for a patient presenting with a newly diagnosed, severely angulated open fracture of the right radius. This is appropriate when the fracture involves significant soft tissue injury, such as extensive lacerations, degloving, or bone exposure, and the patient is undergoing initial medical care for the injury.

• Ensure documentation clearly specifies "bent bone" or "angulated" for the right radius fracture.
• Verify the Gustilo-Anderson classification (IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC) is explicitly stated or clearly inferable from the clinical notes for an open fracture.
• Confirm this is the patient's initial encounter for treatment of this specific fracture; subsequent care would require a different encounter character.