Disp fx of epiphysis (separation) (upper) of r femur, init

This code signifies a fracture affecting the growth plate (epiphysis) at the upper end of the right thigh bone. The bone fragments are not in their normal alignment. This specific code is for the initial treatment of a fracture where the skin remains intact.

Apply this code for a patient presenting with a newly diagnosed, displaced fracture of the proximal epiphysis of the right femur. This would include cases such as a slipped capital femoral epiphysis (SCFE) where the fracture is clearly displaced and the patient is receiving their first treatment for this injury.

• Ensure documentation specifies "displaced" and "right femur" for accurate code assignment.
• Verify the encounter is for the initial treatment of a closed fracture.
• Distinguish from Salter-Harris classifications if documented, as this code broadly covers epiphyseal separations.