Displ commnt fx shaft of l femr, init for opn fx type 3A/B/C

This code signifies a severe fracture of the main part of the left thigh bone, where the bone is broken into multiple pieces and the fragments are out of alignment. It also indicates that the fracture has broken through the skin, exposing the bone and surrounding tissues, with significant soft tissue damage.

This code is used for the initial treatment of a patient presenting with a comminuted and displaced fracture of the left femoral shaft that is classified as an open fracture type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC. This typically involves high-energy trauma resulting in extensive soft tissue injury and potential contamination.

• Ensure documentation clearly specifies "displaced" and "comminuted" for the femoral shaft fracture.
• Confirm the open fracture type (IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC) is explicitly stated by the treating physician.
• This code is for the initial encounter; subsequent encounters will require different seventh characters.