Oth fx shaft of right femur, init for opn fx type I/2

This code signifies a fracture of the main part (shaft) of the right thigh bone, excluding specific types like spiral, comminuted, or transverse fractures. It is specifically for an open fracture, meaning the bone has broken through the skin, and is classified as either Type I or Type II according to the Gustilo-Anderson classification system. This code is used for the initial treatment of such an injury.

Use this code for a patient presenting with a newly diagnosed open fracture of the shaft of the right femur, where the skin has been breached, and the wound is relatively clean (Type I) or has moderate soft tissue damage (Type II). This applies to the initial encounter for treatment, such as emergency room visits, initial surgical repair, or admission to the hospital for the fracture.

• Ensure documentation clearly specifies "right femur" and "shaft" to differentiate from other femoral fracture locations.
• Verify the fracture is explicitly documented as "open" and classified as Gustilo-Anderson Type I or Type II.
• Confirm this is the patient's initial encounter for this specific injury; subsequent care would use a different encounter character.