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

This code signifies a fracture located in the main body (shaft) of the left thigh bone, excluding specific types like spiral or transverse fractures. It indicates that the skin over the fracture is intact, and this is the first time the patient is receiving active treatment for this injury.

Apply this code when documenting a newly diagnosed, non-specific fracture of the left femoral shaft that has not broken through the skin. This would be appropriate for initial evaluations and treatments, such as emergency department visits or initial orthopedic consultations.

• Ensure the documentation specifies "left" femur and "shaft" to differentiate from other femoral fracture locations.
• Confirm the fracture is "closed" and that this is the "initial encounter" for treatment.
• Do not use for open fractures, subsequent encounters, or specific shaft fracture types (e.g., spiral, oblique, transverse).