Displaced apophyseal fracture of unsp femur, init

This code signifies a fracture occurring at an apophysis (a bony outgrowth that serves as an attachment point for muscles or tendons) of the femur, where the bone fragments are no longer in their normal alignment. The specific location on the femur is not documented, and the skin over the fracture site remains intact.

Apply this code for a patient presenting with a newly diagnosed, non-displaced apophyseal fracture of an unspecified femur that is managed non-surgically or before any definitive surgical intervention. This is appropriate for the initial visit where the fracture is first identified and treatment begins.

• Ensure documentation specifies "displaced" and "closed" for accurate code assignment.
• Only use this code when the specific location of the apophyseal fracture on the femur is not documented.
• Append subsequent encounter codes (D, G, K, P, S) for follow-up care after the initial treatment.