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

This code signifies a previously treated, but now improperly healed (malunion), fracture of the upper growth plate of an unspecified femur. The initial injury was an open fracture, classified as Type I or II, meaning there was a break in the skin communicating with the fracture site. This code is used for follow-up care after the initial treatment of the open fracture.

Use this code when documenting subsequent encounters for a patient who sustained an open Type I or II fracture of the upper femoral epiphysis, and the fracture has healed in an unsatisfactory position (malunion). This would apply during clinic visits for ongoing management, physical therapy, or evaluation for corrective surgery related to the malunion.

• Ensure documentation clearly specifies "malunion" and that the initial fracture was an "open Type I or II."
• Verify this is a "subsequent encounter" and not the initial treatment encounter.
• Laterality (left/right) is unspecified in this particular code; if known, a more specific code should be used.