Nondisp apophyseal fx r femr, 7thM

This code signifies a non-displaced fracture of the apophysis (a bony outgrowth or projection) of the right femur, specifically when the initial injury was an open fracture classified as Type I or II. The current encounter is for the ongoing management of this fracture, which has failed to heal properly (nonunion).

This code is appropriate for follow-up encounters where a patient is receiving treatment for a right femoral apophyseal fracture that was initially open (Type I or II) and is now complicated by nonunion. This includes scenarios such as continued cast care, wound management for the nonunion, or preparation for surgical intervention to address the nonunion.

• Ensure documentation clearly specifies "nonunion" and the initial open fracture type (I or II).
• Verify the fracture is of the apophysis, not the shaft or other femoral regions.
• Confirm this is a subsequent encounter, not the initial treatment for the fracture.