Displaced segmental fracture of shaft of unsp femur, init

This code signifies a fracture occurring in the middle section (shaft) of the femur, where the bone is broken into at least three pieces (segmental) and the bone fragments are not properly aligned (displaced). This specific code is for the initial treatment of a closed fracture, meaning the skin remains intact over the fracture site.

Apply this code for a patient presenting for the first time with a newly diagnosed, non-open segmental fracture of the femoral shaft, where the specific femur (left or right) is not documented. This is appropriate for the initial emergency department visit or first inpatient admission for this injury.

• Ensure documentation specifies "segmental" and "displaced" for the femoral shaft fracture.
• Only use this "A" initial encounter suffix for the active treatment phase of the fracture.
• Avoid using this code if the laterality (left or right femur) is clearly documented; choose the more specific code.