Nondisp apophyseal fx unsp femr, 7thH

This code signifies a follow-up visit for a patient who sustained a fracture of an apophysis (a bony outgrowth where tendons attach) in an unspecified part of the femur. The fracture was initially an open fracture (meaning the skin was broken) of either Type I or Type II severity, and it is currently experiencing delayed healing.

This code is appropriate for subsequent encounters where a patient is being monitored or treated for an apophyseal femoral fracture that was initially open (Type I or II) and is not healing at the expected rate. This would include visits for wound care, imaging to assess healing progress, or adjustments to treatment plans due to the delayed union.

• Ensure documentation clearly states "delayed healing" for an open apophyseal femoral fracture.
• Verify the encounter is "subsequent" and not the initial treatment for the fracture.
• Confirm the original fracture was an "open fracture type I or II" as this specifies the severity.