Disp fx of low epiphy (separation) of l femr, 7thE

This code signifies a displaced fracture involving the growth plate at the lower end of the left thigh bone. It specifically indicates that the fracture is an open injury, classified as Type I or II, and the patient is in a subsequent phase of care where the fracture is healing as expected.

This code is appropriate for follow-up encounters for patients with a previously diagnosed open Type I or II displaced lower epiphyseal fracture of the left femur. It should be used when the fracture is progressing through routine healing, and the patient is not experiencing complications or delayed healing.

• Ensure documentation specifies "displaced" and "lower epiphysis" of the left femur.
• Verify the fracture was initially an "open fracture type I or II" and the current encounter is for "subsequent" care with "routine healing."
• Do not use this code for initial encounters, nonunion, malunion, or delayed healing.