Displ midcervical fx l femur, init for opn fx type 3A/B/C

This code signifies a fracture located in the middle portion of the neck of the left femur, where the bone fragments are no longer in their normal anatomical alignment. It specifically indicates an open fracture, meaning the skin and soft tissues have been compromised, and is further classified as a severe open fracture (Gustilo-Anderson Type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC). This is the initial encounter for the treatment of this injury.

Use this code for a patient presenting for the first time with a displaced fracture of the midcervical region of their left femur, where the fracture is open and has been documented by the physician as Gustilo-Anderson Type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC. This code is appropriate for the initial surgical repair or other definitive treatment of this specific injury.

• Ensure physician documentation clearly specifies "displaced" and "midcervical" for the femoral neck fracture.
• Confirm the open fracture type (IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC) is explicitly stated in the medical record.
• This code is only for the initial encounter; subsequent care for this fracture will require a different encounter character.