Disp fx of l tibial tuberosity, init for opn fx type 3A/B/C

This code signifies a fracture of the prominent bony bump on the front of the shin bone (tibia) just below the knee, specifically on the left leg. The fracture fragments are not in their anatomical alignment, and there is an associated open wound indicating significant soft tissue damage, classified as Gustilo-Anderson type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC. This is the initial treatment encounter for this injury.

Use this code for a patient presenting for the first time with a left tibial tuberosity fracture that is clearly documented as displaced and open, with the open wound classified as Gustilo-Anderson type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC. This code is appropriate for the initial surgical repair or other definitive treatment of this specific injury.

• Ensure documentation explicitly states "displaced" for the fracture and specifies "left" for the affected limb.
• Verify the Gustilo-Anderson classification (IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC) for the open fracture type is clearly documented by the provider.
• This code is only for the initial encounter; subsequent encounters will require different seventh characters.