Displ apophyseal fx r femr, 7thM

This code signifies a non-healing fracture of the growth plate region (apophysis) in the right femur, which was initially an open fracture (skin broken) of either type I or II severity. The "subsequent encounter" indicates the patient is receiving ongoing treatment for this previously diagnosed and treated injury, specifically for the complication of nonunion.

Use this code for follow-up encounters where a patient is being managed for a right femoral apophyseal fracture that has failed to heal (nonunion), and the initial injury was an open fracture classified as Type I or II. This applies to situations such as surgical revisions for nonunion, casting changes, or ongoing clinical assessment of the nonunion.

• Ensure documentation clearly specifies "nonunion" as the reason for the subsequent encounter.
• Verify the initial injury was an open fracture of the right femoral apophysis, type I or II.
• Do not use this code for initial treatment or for closed fractures.