Nondisp comminuted fracture of shaft of right femur, init

This code signifies a break in the main part (shaft) of the right thigh bone that has shattered into multiple pieces but where the bone fragments remain in their normal anatomical alignment. It indicates that this is the first time the patient is receiving active treatment for this specific injury, and the skin over the fracture site is intact.

Apply this code for patients presenting with a newly diagnosed, comminuted fracture of the right femoral shaft that has not displaced. This is appropriate for initial evaluations and treatments, such as casting, splinting, or surgical intervention, when the fracture is closed.

• Ensure documentation specifies "nondisplaced" and "comminuted" for the right femoral shaft.
• The "A" seventh character is crucial for initial encounters for closed fractures.
• Verify laterality (right femur) is clearly documented to avoid coding errors.