Displ transverse fx shaft of unsp femr, 7thC

This code signifies a fracture of the main shaft of the femur that has shifted out of alignment, where the specific side (left or right) is not documented. It is 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 code is used for the initial treatment of such an injury.

Apply this code when a patient presents for the first time with a transverse fracture of the femoral shaft that is clearly displaced, and the medical record indicates an open fracture of Gustilo-Anderson type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC, but does not specify which femur is affected. This is appropriate for the initial hospital admission or outpatient visit for this specific injury.

• Ensure documentation clearly states "displaced" and "transverse" for the femoral shaft fracture.
• Verify the open fracture type (IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC) is explicitly documented by the physician.
• Only use this code for the initial encounter; subsequent care will require different encounter codes.