Displ transverse fx shaft of l femr, 7thB

This diagnosis code signifies a break across the shaft of the left thigh bone that has resulted in the bone fragments being out of alignment. The fracture has broken through the skin, but the wound is relatively clean and small, indicating a low-energy injury with minimal soft tissue damage.

Apply this code for a patient presenting with a newly diagnosed, open transverse fracture of the diaphysis of the left femur. This is appropriate for the initial treatment encounter, such as in the emergency department or during the first surgical admission.

• Ensure documentation specifies "transverse" fracture morphology and "displaced" alignment.
• Confirm the encounter is the "initial" one for this specific injury.
• Verify the open fracture is classified as Type I or II based on Gustilo-Anderson criteria.