Disp fx of epiphy (separation) (upper) of unsp femr, 7thC

This code describes a fracture involving the growth plate (epiphysis) at the upper end of an unspecified femur, where the bone fragments are no longer in their normal alignment. It specifically indicates an open fracture, meaning the bone has broken through the skin, and is classified as a severe type (IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC) according to the Gustilo-Anderson classification. This is for the initial treatment of the injury.

Use this code for a patient presenting for the first time with an open, displaced epiphyseal fracture of the proximal femur, where the specific side (left or right) is not documented. This applies when the open fracture is explicitly documented as Gustilo-Anderson type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC.

• Ensure documentation specifies "displaced" and "epiphysis (upper)" of the femur.
• Verify the open fracture is explicitly classified as Gustilo-Anderson type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC.
• Confirm this is the patient's initial encounter for treatment of this specific fracture.