Displ seg fx shaft of r femur, init for opn fx type I/2

This code signifies a fracture in the shaft of the right thigh bone that has broken into at least two distinct segments and is no longer in its normal anatomical alignment. The fracture is an open type I or II, meaning there is a wound communicating with the fracture site, but with minimal to moderate soft tissue damage. This code is specifically for the initial treatment of this injury.

Use this code for a patient presenting for the first time with a right femoral shaft fracture that is both segmental and displaced, and where the physician documents an open fracture classified as Type I or Type II. This would typically be used in an emergency department or initial inpatient admission setting.

• Ensure documentation clearly specifies "segmental" and "displaced" for the fracture type.
• Verify the open fracture type (I or II) is explicitly stated by the provider.
• This code is only for the initial encounter; subsequent care will require a different seventh character.