Displ commnt fx shaft of l femur, init for opn fx type I/2

This code signifies a severe break in the main part of the left thigh bone, where the bone is shattered into multiple pieces and the broken ends are no longer aligned. It specifically indicates that the fracture has broken through the skin, but the wound is relatively clean and small (Type I) or moderate with some soft tissue damage (Type II).

Apply this code for the initial treatment of a patient presenting with a comminuted, displaced fracture of the left femoral shaft that is classified as an open fracture Type I or II. This includes emergency department visits, initial surgical repair, or the first encounter for definitive management of the injury.

• Ensure documentation clearly specifies "displaced" and "comminuted" for the femoral shaft.
• Confirm the fracture is on the "left" side and that it is an "open" fracture, specifying Type I or II.
• This "initial encounter" code is only used for the period of active treatment for the fracture. Subsequent care will require a different encounter character.