Disp fx of low epiphy (separation) of unsp femr, 7thD

This code signifies a displaced fracture of the growth plate at the lower end of an unspecified femur. The fracture is currently undergoing routine healing, and the patient is in a subsequent phase of care following the initial treatment.

This code is appropriate for follow-up encounters where a patient is being monitored for a previously diagnosed and treated displaced lower femoral epiphyseal fracture. It applies when the fracture is closed and healing without complications, such as delayed union or nonunion.

• Ensure documentation specifies "displaced" and "lower epiphysis" of the femur.
• Confirm the encounter is for subsequent care and not the initial treatment.
• Verify the fracture is closed and healing routinely; otherwise, a different seventh character may be needed.