Nondisp fx of base of nk of r femr, 7thC

This code signifies a break in the upper part of the right thigh bone, specifically at the base of the femoral neck, where the bone fragments remain in their anatomical position. It indicates that the fracture is exposed to the outside environment due to significant soft tissue damage, classified as an open fracture type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC, and this is the first time the patient is receiving treatment for this injury.

Use this code for patients presenting with a newly diagnosed, non-displaced fracture of the base of the right femoral neck that involves a severe open wound, such as those caused by high-energy trauma or significant contamination. This code is appropriate for the initial hospital admission or outpatient visit where definitive treatment for the fracture and associated open wound is initiated.

• Ensure documentation clearly specifies "nondisplaced" and the "base of the neck" of the right femur.
• Confirm the open fracture type (IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC) is explicitly documented by the provider.
• This "initial encounter" code is only used for the period of active treatment for the fracture.