Nondisp fx of low epiphy (separation) of l femr, 7thC

This code signifies a fracture of the growth plate at the bottom of the left thigh bone that has not shifted out of alignment. It specifically indicates an initial treatment encounter for an open fracture where the skin and soft tissues are severely damaged, exposing the bone.

Apply this code when documenting the initial treatment of a patient presenting with a Salter-Harris Type I or II fracture of the distal left femur, where the fracture is non-displaced and there is a significant open wound (Gustilo-Anderson Type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC). This is used for the first time the patient receives active treatment for this specific injury.

• Ensure the documentation clearly specifies "nondisplaced" and "left femur."
• Verify the encounter is for the initial treatment of the fracture.
• Confirm the open fracture type (IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC) is explicitly stated or clearly inferable from the operative report.