Displaced intertroch fx l femur, init for opn fx type 3A/B/C

This code signifies a break in the upper part of the left thigh bone, specifically between the greater and lesser trochanters, where the bone fragments are not in their normal alignment. This fracture is exposed to the outside environment through a significant wound, indicating a severe open injury.

This code is appropriate for the initial treatment of a patient presenting with a displaced intertrochanteric fracture of the left femur that is classified as an open fracture type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC. It should be used for the primary encounter where definitive care for the fracture is initiated.

• Ensure documentation clearly specifies "displaced" and "left femur" for accurate code assignment.
• Verify the Gustilo-Anderson classification (IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC) for the open fracture type is explicitly stated in the medical record.
• This code is only for the initial encounter; subsequent encounters for routine healing or complications will require different codes.