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

This code signifies a fracture in the middle portion of the neck of the left femur that has not shifted out of alignment. It specifically indicates an open fracture, meaning the bone has broken through the skin, and is classified as a severe open fracture 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 left midcervical femoral fracture where imaging confirms no displacement of the bone fragments. The clinical documentation must clearly state that the fracture is open and specify a Gustilo-Anderson classification of IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC. This code is used when the patient is receiving active treatment for the fracture.

• Ensure documentation explicitly states "nondisplaced" and "midcervical" for the left femur.
• Verify the Gustilo-Anderson classification (IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC) is clearly documented for the open fracture.
• This "C" seventh character indicates an initial encounter for active treatment of the fracture.