Nondisp comminuted fracture of shaft of left femur, init

This code signifies a fracture of the main part (shaft) of the left thigh bone that has broken into multiple pieces but where the bone fragments remain in their normal anatomical alignment. It indicates that this is the first time the fracture is being treated and that the skin over the fracture site is intact.

Apply this code for a patient presenting with a newly diagnosed, comminuted fracture of the left femoral shaft that has not displaced. This is appropriate for initial treatment, such as casting or surgical fixation, of a closed fracture.

• Ensure documentation specifies "nondisplaced" and "comminuted" for the femoral shaft.
• Verify laterality (left femur) and encounter type (initial encounter for closed fracture).
• Do not use for open fractures or subsequent encounters for this specific injury.