Nondisp oblique fx shaft of l femr, init for opn fx type I/2

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. Importantly, this fracture has broken through the skin, but the wound is relatively clean and small, indicating a low-energy injury.

Apply this code for patients presenting with a newly diagnosed, open oblique fracture of the left femoral shaft where the skin integrity is compromised, but the wound is classified as Type I or II according to the Gustilo-Anderson classification. This is used for the initial treatment encounter for such an injury.

• Ensure documentation specifies "nondisplaced" and "oblique" for the fracture type.
• Confirm the Gustilo-Anderson classification of the open fracture (Type I or II) is clearly documented.
• This code is only for the initial encounter; subsequent care would require a different seventh character.