Disp fx of base of neck of r femur, init for opn fx type I/2

This code describes a break in the upper part of the right thigh bone, specifically at the base of its neck, where the fracture fragments are no longer in their normal alignment. It indicates that the skin and soft tissues surrounding the fracture have been breached, but the wound is relatively clean with minimal soft tissue damage and no extensive contamination.

This code is appropriate for the initial treatment encounter of a patient presenting with an open fracture of the right femoral neck, classified as Gustilo type I or II. This typically involves surgical intervention for reduction and fixation of the fracture, along with wound debridement. It should be used when the patient is first seen for this specific injury.

• Ensure documentation clearly specifies "displaced" and "right femur" for accurate laterality and displacement.
• Confirm the Gustilo classification of the open fracture (Type I or II) is explicitly stated in the medical record.
• This "B" encounter code is only for the initial treatment of the fracture; subsequent encounters will require different seventh characters.