Nondisp spiral fx shaft of l femur, init for opn fx type I/2

This code describes a fracture of the main part of the left thigh bone that runs in a spiral pattern, but the bone fragments are still in their normal alignment. It specifically indicates that the skin was broken, exposing the bone, and this is the first time the patient is receiving treatment for this injury.

Apply this code for patients presenting with a newly diagnosed, non-displaced spiral fracture of the left femoral shaft where there is an associated open wound classified as Gustilo type I or II. This is appropriate for the initial surgical or medical management of the fracture.

• Confirm the fracture is specifically of the shaft of the femur and not the neck, trochanteric, or supracondylar regions.
• Verify documentation explicitly states "nondisplaced" and "spiral" morphology.
• Ensure the open fracture is classified as Gustilo type I or II; different types will require different codes.