Displ transverse fx shaft of r femr, 7thC

This code signifies a break across the shaft of the right femur, where the bone fragments are no longer in their normal alignment. It specifically indicates an open fracture, meaning the skin and soft tissues have been significantly damaged, exposing the bone to the outside environment, classified as Type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC according to the Gustilo-Anderson classification. This is the initial encounter for treatment of this injury.

Apply this code for a patient presenting for the first time with a transverse fracture of the right femoral shaft that is visibly open to the environment. This code is appropriate when the orthopedic surgeon documents a Gustilo-Anderson classification of IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC, indicating severe soft tissue damage.

• Ensure documentation clearly specifies "transverse" fracture and "right" femur.
• Verify the Gustilo-Anderson classification (IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC) is explicitly stated in the medical record.
• Confirm this is the patient's initial encounter for this specific injury; subsequent encounters will require a different seventh character.