Unsp fracture of left femur, init for opn fx type I/2

This code signifies an unspecified fracture of the left femur, meaning the specific type of fracture (e.g., spiral, transverse, comminuted) is not documented. It also indicates that the fracture is an open fracture of either Type I or Type II, where the skin is broken but the wound is relatively clean and small (Type I) or moderate (Type II). The "initial encounter" designation means the patient is receiving active treatment for the fracture.

Use this code when documentation clearly states an open fracture of the left femur, but the specific fracture pattern is not detailed. This applies to initial treatment encounters for open fractures classified as Gustilo-Anderson Type I or II. It is appropriate for acute care settings such as emergency departments or inpatient admissions where the fracture is first managed.

• Ensure documentation specifies "left femur" and an "open fracture" of Type I or II.
• Do not use if the fracture type (e.g., transverse, oblique) is specified; look for more specific codes.
• Verify the encounter is "initial" for active treatment; subsequent encounters use different seventh characters.