Nondisp seg fx shaft of unsp femr, 7thC

This code describes a fracture in the middle section of the femur that is broken in more than one place but the bone fragments are still aligned. The fracture is open, meaning the bone has broken through the skin, and is classified as a severe open fracture (Gustilo-Anderson Type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC). This code is used for the initial treatment of such an injury when the specific femur (left or right) is not documented.

Use this code for patients presenting with a newly diagnosed, multi-fragmented fracture of the femoral shaft where the bone has penetrated the skin, and the Gustilo-Anderson classification indicates a severe open injury (IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC). This applies when the physician's documentation does not specify which femur is affected.

• Always confirm the Gustilo-Anderson classification (IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC) for open fractures.
• Ensure the documentation explicitly states "segmental" and "nondisplaced" for the femoral shaft fracture.
• If the laterality (left or right femur) is documented, select a more specific code.