Displaced transverse fracture of shaft of unsp femur, init

This code signifies a fracture of the femoral shaft, specifically a transverse break that is displaced. The injury involves the long, central part of the femur, and the fracture fragments are not in their anatomical alignment. This code is for the initial treatment of a closed fracture, meaning the skin is intact over the fracture site.

Apply this code for patients presenting with a newly diagnosed, displaced transverse fracture of the femoral shaft that is not open to the external environment. This is appropriate for the initial encounter where definitive treatment, such as reduction and immobilization, is being planned or initiated. It is used when the laterality of the femur is not specified in the documentation.

• Ensure documentation specifies "transverse" and "displaced" for accurate code assignment.
• Verify the encounter is "initial" and the fracture is "closed" to use this specific code.
• Do not use this code if the laterality (left or right) of the femur is documented; select the more specific code.