Oth fracture of shaft of right femur, init for clos fx

This code signifies a break in the main part (shaft) of the right thigh bone, excluding specific types like spiral or comminuted fractures. It indicates that the skin over the fracture site remains intact, and this is the initial treatment encounter for the injury.

Apply this code for patients presenting with a newly diagnosed, closed fracture of the right femoral shaft that is not further specified as a spiral, oblique, transverse, or comminuted fracture. This is appropriate for the initial visit where the fracture is being evaluated and treated.

• Ensure documentation clearly states the fracture is of the "shaft" and on the "right" side.
• Confirm the fracture is "closed" (no open wound communicating with the fracture site).
• Only use the "A" seventh character for the initial encounter for active treatment of the fracture.