Nondisp spiral fx shaft of l femr, 7thC

This code signifies a fracture of the main shaft of the left thigh bone, characterized by a spiral break that has not resulted in displacement of the bone fragments. Importantly, this is an open fracture, meaning the bone has broken through the skin, and it is being treated for the first time. The "IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC" indicates a severe open fracture with significant soft tissue damage.

Use this code for a patient presenting with a newly diagnosed, non-displaced spiral fracture of the left femoral shaft that is openly exposed to the environment. This applies when the injury is classified as a Gustilo-Anderson type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC open fracture, and the patient is receiving initial treatment for this specific injury.

• Ensure documentation clearly specifies "nondisplaced" and "spiral" fracture morphology.
• Verify the encounter is for the initial treatment of the fracture, not follow-up care.
• Confirm the Gustilo-Anderson classification (IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC) for the open fracture is explicitly documented.