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

This code describes a fracture of the femur located between the greater and lesser trochanters, which has not shifted from its normal anatomical position. Importantly, this fracture is open, meaning the bone has broken through the skin, and is classified as a severe type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC open fracture, indicating significant soft tissue damage and contamination. This specific code is for the initial treatment of such an injury to an unspecified femur.

This code is appropriate for the initial encounter when a patient presents with a newly diagnosed, nondisplaced intertrochanteric fracture of the femur that is open and classified as type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC. This would typically be used in emergency department settings or during the initial hospitalization for surgical repair and management of the open wound.

• Ensure documentation clearly specifies "nondisplaced" and "intertrochanteric" fracture.
• Verify the open fracture type (IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC) is explicitly documented by the treating physician.
• Confirm this is the initial encounter for treatment; subsequent care would require a different seventh character.