Unsp fx shaft of right femur, init for opn fx type 3A/B/C

This code signifies an unspecified break in the shaft of the right thigh bone (femur) that has broken through the skin, exposing the bone and surrounding tissues. This open fracture is classified as a severe type (IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC), indicating significant soft tissue damage, contamination, or extensive comminution. This is the initial encounter for treatment of this specific injury.

Use this code when documenting the initial treatment of a patient presenting with an open fracture of the right femoral shaft where the specific fracture pattern (e.g., transverse, oblique) is not yet determined or documented. This applies to cases where the open nature of the fracture is clearly categorized as Gustilo-Anderson type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC.

• Ensure documentation clearly specifies "right femur" and "shaft" to differentiate from other femoral fracture locations.
• Verify the open fracture type (IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC) is explicitly stated by the provider; otherwise, a less specific open fracture code may be appropriate.
• Confirm this is the initial encounter for this specific injury; subsequent encounters will require different seventh characters.