Nondisp oblique fx shaft of r femr, init for opn fx type I/2

This code signifies a break in the shaft of the right thigh bone that is angled but not displaced, meaning the bone fragments are still aligned. The fracture is open, indicating a wound that communicates with the fracture site, classified as either Type I or Type II according to the Gustilo-Anderson classification. This code is used for the initial treatment of this injury.

Apply this code for a patient presenting with a newly diagnosed, acute oblique fracture of the right femoral shaft where the skin integrity has been compromised, exposing the bone. This would be used during the initial surgical repair, debridement, or other definitive treatment for the open fracture.

• Ensure documentation specifies "nondisplaced" and "oblique" for the fracture type and alignment.
• Confirm the Gustilo-Anderson classification of the open fracture is Type I or Type II.
• This "initial encounter" code is only used for the period of active treatment for the fracture.