Displ seg fx shaft of l femur, init for opn fx type 3A/B/C

This diagnosis code signifies a severe break in the middle portion of the left thigh bone, where the bone fragments are not aligned and the fracture extends through the skin, exposing the bone. This specific type of open fracture (Type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC) indicates significant soft tissue damage and contamination, requiring immediate surgical intervention.

Assign this code for a patient presenting with a newly diagnosed, displaced segmental fracture of the shaft of the left femur that is classified as an open fracture type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC. This code is appropriate for the initial treatment encounter, such as in the emergency department or during the initial hospitalization for surgical repair.

• Ensure documentation clearly specifies "displaced" and "segmental" for the fracture type.
• Verify the laterality is "left" and the fracture location is the "shaft of femur."
• Confirm the open fracture type (IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC) is explicitly documented by the physician.