Nondisp oblique fx shaft of unsp femr, 7thC

This code signifies a break in the main part of the thigh bone that does not involve displacement of the bone fragments. The fracture line runs diagonally across the bone shaft, and the injury is an open fracture, meaning the bone has broken through the skin, classified as a severe type (IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC) according to the Gustilo-Anderson classification. This is the initial treatment encounter for this specific injury.

Apply this code when documenting the first visit for a patient presenting with an open oblique fracture of the femoral shaft, where the fracture fragments are still in anatomical alignment. This is appropriate for traumatic injuries where the skin integrity has been compromised, exposing the bone, and the severity warrants a Gustilo-Anderson classification of IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC.

• Ensure documentation clearly specifies "nondisplaced" and "oblique" for the fracture type.
• Verify the Gustilo-Anderson classification (IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC) is explicitly stated in the medical record for the open fracture.
• Confirm this is the initial encounter for treatment of this specific fracture; subsequent encounters will require different seventh characters.