Nondisp transverse fracture of shaft of left femur, init

This code signifies a fracture of the main shaft of the left femur that runs perpendicular to the bone's long axis and has not resulted in any significant displacement of the bone fragments. It indicates the initial phase of treatment for this specific type of closed fracture, meaning the skin remains intact over the injury site.

This code is appropriate for documenting the initial encounter for a patient presenting with a newly diagnosed, non-displaced transverse fracture of the diaphysis of the left femur. This would include the initial assessment, diagnosis, and treatment planning, such as casting or splinting, before definitive surgical intervention or follow-up care.

• Ensure documentation specifies "left" femur and "transverse" fracture morphology.
• Confirm the fracture is explicitly stated as "nondisplaced" and "closed."
• Only use the "A" seventh character for the initial treatment encounter for the fracture.