Nondisplaced spiral fracture of shaft of right femur, init

This code signifies a break in the main part of the right thigh bone (femur) that follows a spiral pattern, where the bone fragments are still in their normal alignment. It indicates that this is the first time the patient is receiving active treatment for this specific injury, and the skin over the fracture site remains intact.

Apply this code for patients presenting with a newly diagnosed spiral fracture of the femoral shaft on the right side, confirmed by imaging, where there is no significant displacement of the bone fragments. This is appropriate for the initial visit where definitive treatment, such as casting or surgical planning, is initiated for a closed injury.

• Ensure documentation explicitly states "nondisplaced" and "spiral" to support this specific fracture type.
• Verify the laterality (right femur) and the specific bone section (shaft) are clearly documented.
• The "A" seventh character is crucial for the initial encounter for active treatment of a closed fracture.