Displ artic fx head of r femur, init for opn fx type 3A/B/C

This code signifies a fracture of the top portion of the right femur (thigh bone) that involves the joint surface and is out of alignment. It specifically indicates an open fracture, meaning the bone has broken through the skin, and is classified as a severe type (IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC) according to the Gustilo-Anderson classification. This is the initial encounter for treatment of this injury.

Apply this code for a patient presenting with a newly diagnosed, displaced articular fracture of the right femoral head that is an open fracture of Gustilo-Anderson type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC. This would be used during the acute phase of treatment, such as emergency department visits, initial surgical repair, or inpatient admission for the primary management of the fracture.

• Ensure documentation clearly specifies "displaced" and "articular" involvement of the femoral head.
• Verify the Gustilo-Anderson classification (IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC) for the open fracture type is explicitly stated by the provider.
• Confirm this is the "initial encounter" for treatment of this specific fracture; subsequent care would use a different encounter character.