Nondisplaced segmental fracture of shaft of left femur, init

This code signifies a fracture of the left femur's shaft that is broken into three or more pieces (segmental) but remains in its natural alignment (nondisplaced). It specifically applies to the initial treatment phase of a closed fracture, meaning the skin is intact over the injury.

Apply this code when documenting the initial encounter for a patient presenting with a newly diagnosed, nondisplaced segmental fracture of the diaphysis (shaft) of the left femur. This is appropriate for the acute phase of treatment, including initial evaluation, reduction (if performed), and casting or surgical fixation.

• Ensure the documentation clearly specifies "segmental" and "nondisplaced" for the left femoral shaft.
• Confirm this is the patient's initial encounter for this specific fracture; subsequent care will require a different seventh character.
• Verify the fracture is closed; open fractures have distinct codes.