Displ apophyseal fx r femr, 7thR

This code signifies a displaced fracture of the apophysis (growth plate attachment point) of the right femur that was initially an open fracture of severe type (IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC). The current encounter is for ongoing treatment of this fracture, which has healed in an unsatisfactory position, resulting in malunion.

This code is appropriate for follow-up encounters where a patient is being treated for complications arising from a previously sustained, severely open, and displaced right femoral apophyseal fracture that has healed with malunion. This includes scenarios such as planning for corrective surgery or managing functional limitations due to the malunion.

• Ensure documentation clearly specifies "right femur" and "apophyseal fracture."
• Verify the original injury was an open fracture classified as type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC.
• Confirm the current encounter addresses a documented malunion of the fracture.