Nondisp apophyseal fx unsp femur, init for opn fx type I/2

This code signifies a fracture of the growth plate (apophysis) in an unspecified part of the femur that has not shifted out of alignment. It specifically applies to cases where the skin is broken, indicating an open fracture classified as Type I or II according to the Gustilo-Anderson classification, and this is the patient's first time receiving treatment for this injury.

Use this code for initial encounters involving pediatric or adolescent patients who present with a non-displaced apophyseal fracture of the femur, where the fracture has broken through the skin (open fracture). This would typically be documented by an orthopedic surgeon or emergency physician after initial assessment and imaging.

• Ensure documentation specifies "nondisplaced" and "apophyseal fracture" of the femur.
• Verify the open fracture type (I or II) is clearly documented, as other open fracture types have different codes.
• Confirm this is the initial encounter for treatment of this specific fracture; subsequent encounters will require different seventh characters.