Nondisp apophyseal fx unsp femr, init for opn fx type 3A/B/C

This code signifies a fracture of an apophysis (a bony outgrowth that serves as an attachment point for muscles or tendons) in the femur that has not shifted from its normal anatomical position. The fracture is exposed to the outside environment due to a significant soft tissue injury, classified as an open fracture type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC, and represents the initial treatment encounter.

Apply this code for patients presenting with a newly diagnosed, non-displaced apophyseal fracture of the femur where the skin and underlying soft tissues are severely compromised, exposing the bone. This is appropriate for the initial hospital admission or outpatient visit for definitive treatment of the open fracture.

• Ensure documentation clearly specifies "nondisplaced" and identifies the fracture as "apophyseal" rather than a shaft or condylar fracture.
• Verify the open fracture type (IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC) is explicitly documented by the treating physician.
• This "C" encounter code is only for the initial treatment of the fracture; subsequent care would require a different encounter character.