Nondisp fx of base of nk of unsp femr, 7thC

This code signifies a fracture at the base of the femoral neck that has not shifted from its anatomical position. It specifically indicates an open fracture, meaning the skin and soft tissues are compromised, and is further classified as an initial encounter for a severe open fracture type (IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC).

Apply this code for a patient presenting with a newly diagnosed, non-displaced fracture of the femoral neck base resulting from high-energy trauma, where there is an associated open wound exposing the fracture site. This code is appropriate when the injury is classified as an initial encounter for treatment of a Gustilo-Anderson type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC open fracture.

• Ensure documentation clearly specifies "nondisplaced" and "base of neck" for accurate site specificity.
• Verify the encounter is "initial" and that the open fracture type (IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC) is explicitly documented.
• Confirm the laterality (unspecified in this code) is not available in the medical record; if known, a more specific code should be used.