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

This code signifies a break in the main part (shaft) of the left thigh bone, which has broken through the skin, creating an open wound. The open fracture is classified as either Type I or Type II, indicating a relatively small wound with minimal soft tissue damage. This code is used for the initial treatment of such an injury.

Apply this code when documenting the first encounter for a patient presenting with an open fracture of the left femoral shaft where the Gustilo-Anderson classification is Type I or Type II. This would typically be seen in emergency department visits or initial surgical admissions following trauma.

• Confirm the laterality (left femur) and that the fracture is specifically of the shaft, not the neck, trochanteric, or supracondylar regions.
• Verify documentation explicitly states "open fracture" and specifies Type I or II. If the type is not documented, query the provider.
• Ensure this is the initial encounter for this specific injury; subsequent care would use a different seventh character.