Displ transverse fx shaft of l femr, 7thC

This code signifies a fracture of the mid-portion of the left thigh bone that has shifted out of alignment. The fracture is open, meaning the bone has broken through the skin, and is classified as a severe open fracture (Gustilo-Anderson Type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC) indicating significant soft tissue damage and contamination. This is the initial treatment encounter for this injury.

Apply this code when documenting the first medical encounter for a patient presenting with a displaced transverse fracture of the shaft of their left femur. The fracture must be clearly identified as an open fracture of Gustilo-Anderson Type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC, typically requiring surgical debridement and stabilization.

• Ensure documentation specifies "left" femur and "transverse" fracture pattern.
• Verify the Gustilo-Anderson classification (IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC) for open fractures is clearly documented by the physician.
• Confirm this is the initial encounter for active treatment of the fracture, not a follow-up.