Nondisp artic fx head of unsp femr, 7thC

This code describes a fracture of the femoral head that does not involve displacement of the bone fragments, meaning they remain in their normal anatomical position. It specifically applies to open fractures, where the bone has broken through the skin, and are classified as Gustilo-Anderson type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC, indicating significant soft tissue damage. This code is used for the initial treatment encounter for such an injury.

Use this code for a patient presenting with an acute, non-displaced fracture of the femoral head that is also an open fracture of Gustilo-Anderson type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC. This would typically be documented in the emergency department or during the initial hospitalization for surgical repair and management of the open wound.

• Ensure the documentation clearly specifies "nondisplaced" and identifies the fracture as an "open fracture" with a Gustilo-Anderson classification of IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC.
• Verify that this is the initial encounter for treatment of the fracture; subsequent encounters will require a different seventh character.
• Laterality (left/right) is not specified in this code; if known, a more specific code should be chosen.