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

This code describes a fracture of the main shaft of the left thigh bone that has broken into multiple pieces but where the bone fragments are still in their normal alignment. It specifically indicates that the skin and soft tissues were broken, exposing the fracture to the outside environment, classified as a Type I or Type II open fracture. This is the initial encounter for treatment of this injury.

Use this code for a patient presenting for the first time with a comminuted fracture of the diaphysis of the left femur, confirmed to be nondisplaced. This applies when the fracture is openly exposed to the environment, but the soft tissue damage is relatively minimal (Type I) or moderate (Type II).

• Ensure documentation clearly specifies "nondisplaced" and "comminuted" for the femoral shaft.
• Verify the laterality is "left" and the encounter is "initial" for treatment.
• Confirm the open fracture type (I or II) is documented; differentiate from Type III open fractures.