Displaced transverse fracture of shaft of right femur, init

This code signifies a complete break across the shaft of the right femur, specifically a transverse fracture, where the bone fragments are no longer in their normal alignment. It indicates the initial treatment phase for a fracture that has not broken through the skin.

Use this code for the initial encounter when a patient presents with a newly diagnosed, displaced transverse fracture of the right femoral shaft that is being treated without surgical exposure of the bone. This applies to the period of active treatment, such as casting, splinting, or closed reduction.

• Ensure documentation specifies "displaced" and "transverse" for accurate code assignment.
• Confirm this is the "initial encounter" for treatment; subsequent care will use different seventh characters.
• Verify the fracture is of the "shaft" and not the neck, trochanteric, or supracondylar regions, as these have distinct codes.