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

This code signifies a fracture occurring between the greater and lesser trochanters of the femur, where the bone fragments are no longer in their normal anatomical 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 system. This is the initial encounter for treatment of this specific injury.

Apply this code when documenting the primary treatment for a patient presenting with a displaced intertrochanteric femoral fracture that has an associated open wound exposing the bone. This is appropriate for cases involving significant soft tissue damage, extensive periosteal stripping, or arterial injury, as defined by the Gustilo-Anderson IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC criteria.

• Ensure documentation clearly specifies "displaced" and "open fracture type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC" for accurate code assignment.
• Confirm this is the patient's initial encounter for active treatment of this specific fracture.
• Later encounters for follow-up care or healing would require a different seventh character.