Nondisp midcervical fx r femur, init for opn fx type 3A/B/C

This code signifies a fracture in the middle portion of the neck of the right femur that has not shifted out of alignment. Importantly, the fracture is open, meaning the bone has broken through the skin, and is classified as a severe open fracture (Type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC) according to the Gustilo-Anderson classification. This code is used for the initial treatment of such an injury.

Apply this code when documenting the initial encounter for a patient presenting with a right femoral midcervical fracture that is confirmed to be nondisplaced and an open fracture of Gustilo-Anderson Type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC. This typically involves emergency department visits, initial surgical interventions, or the first inpatient admission for this specific injury.

• Ensure documentation clearly specifies "nondisplaced" and the "midcervical" location of the fracture.
• Verify the Gustilo-Anderson classification (Type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC) for the open fracture component is explicitly stated by the provider.
• This "C" seventh character indicates an initial encounter for an open fracture; select the appropriate subsequent or sequela character for later visits.