Complete transverse atyp femoral fracture, left leg, init

This code signifies a complete break across the shaft of the left femur, occurring in an atypical pattern often associated with long-term bisphosphonate use. It specifically denotes the initial treatment phase for this fracture.

Apply this code for a patient presenting with a newly diagnosed, complete, transverse fracture of the left femoral diaphysis, particularly when imaging reveals characteristic atypical features (e.g., cortical thickening, lack of comminution). Documentation should clearly specify the left leg and the initial encounter for treatment.

• Ensure documentation specifies "complete" and "transverse" fracture morphology, along with the "atypical" designation.
• Verify laterality (left leg) is explicitly stated in the medical record.
• Confirm this is the initial encounter for active treatment of the fracture; subsequent encounters will require different seventh characters.