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

This code signifies a fracture of the left femur located between the greater and lesser trochanters, where the bone fragments remain in their normal anatomical alignment. Importantly, this fracture is an open injury, meaning the skin and soft tissues have been compromised, exposing the bone to the external environment, and is classified as a severe open fracture (Gustilo-Anderson type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC). This code is used for the initial treatment of this specific injury.

Apply this code for a patient presenting for the first time with a left intertrochanteric femur fracture that is documented as nondisplaced and classified as an open fracture of type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC. This would be appropriate for the initial surgical repair, debridement, or stabilization of such a severe open fracture. It indicates the first encounter for active treatment of the injury.

• Always confirm laterality (left) and displacement (nondisplaced) from the physician's documentation.
• Ensure the documentation clearly specifies the Gustilo-Anderson classification as type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC for open fractures.
• This "C" seventh character indicates an initial encounter for active treatment; use subsequent characters for follow-up care.