Disp fx of low epiphy (separation) of r femr, 7thN

This code describes a nonunion of a displaced fracture involving the growth plate at the lower end of the right thigh bone. The original injury was an open fracture, meaning the skin was broken, and it is a subsequent encounter for ongoing treatment of this complication.

Use this code when documenting follow-up care for a patient whose displaced open epiphyseal fracture of the right distal femur has failed to heal properly, resulting in a nonunion. This applies to cases where the initial open fracture was classified as Type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC.

• Ensure documentation clearly states "nonunion" and specifies the right femur's lower epiphysis.
• Verify the original fracture was an open fracture of type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC.
• This code is for subsequent encounters; an initial encounter code would be used for the acute injury.