Nondisp fx of low epiphy (separation) of r femr, 7thG

This code signifies a non-displaced fracture of the growth plate at the lower end of the right thigh bone. The patient is in a later stage of care for this injury, and the fracture is not healing at the expected rate, but the skin remains intact over the fracture site.

Apply this code when documenting follow-up care for a patient with a previously diagnosed, non-displaced right distal femoral epiphyseal fracture. This is appropriate when the fracture is still closed, and the physician notes a delay in the healing process during the encounter.

• Ensure the documentation explicitly states "delayed healing" for this subsequent encounter.
• Verify the fracture is specifically of the lower epiphysis (growth plate) of the right femur.
• Confirm the fracture is described as "nondisplaced" and "closed" for accurate code assignment.