Displaced midcervical fracture of unsp femur, init

This code signifies a fracture located in the middle portion of the femoral neck, where the bone fragments are no longer in their normal anatomical alignment. It specifically refers to a closed fracture, meaning the skin remains intact over the injury site. This diagnosis is for the initial treatment of such an injury.

Apply this code for a patient presenting with a newly diagnosed, non-open fracture of the mid-cervical region of the femur. This is appropriate for the first encounter where the fracture is evaluated and treatment is initiated, such as in an emergency department or initial orthopedic consultation.

• Ensure documentation specifies "midcervical" and "displaced" for accurate code selection.
• Confirm the encounter is for the initial treatment of the fracture; subsequent care will require a different encounter character.
• Verify the fracture is indeed "closed" as an open fracture would necessitate a different code.