Nondisplaced oblique fracture of shaft of left femur, init

This code signifies a break in the main part of the left thigh bone that runs diagonally, but the bone fragments are still in their normal alignment. It indicates that this is the first time the patient is being treated for this specific injury, and the skin over the fracture is intact.

Apply this code for a patient presenting with a newly diagnosed, closed, oblique fracture of the shaft of the left femur. This is appropriate for the initial evaluation and management of the injury, such as in the emergency department or first orthopedic consultation.

• Ensure documentation specifies "nondisplaced" and "oblique" for the shaft of the left femur.
• Confirm the encounter is for the initial treatment of the fracture, not subsequent care or sequelae.
• Verify the fracture is closed; if open, a different code would be required.