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

This code signifies a fracture located in the middle portion of the femoral neck, where the bone fragments are no longer in their normal alignment. It specifically indicates an open fracture, meaning the bone has broken through the skin, and is classified as a severe type (IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC) according to the Gustilo-Anderson classification. This code is used for the initial treatment of such an injury.

This code is appropriate for documenting the initial encounter for a patient presenting with a displaced fracture of the midcervical femur that has an associated open wound. This includes injuries resulting from high-energy trauma where significant soft tissue damage and contamination are present. It should be applied when the physician is providing active treatment for the acute fracture.

• Ensure documentation clearly specifies "displaced" and "midcervical" for accurate code assignment.
• Verify the Gustilo-Anderson classification (IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC) for the open fracture type is explicitly stated in the medical record.
• This "initial encounter" code is only used for the period of active treatment; subsequent care would require a different encounter character.