Nondisp fx of low epiphy (separation) of unsp femr, 7thM

This code signifies a subsequent encounter for a patient with a previously sustained nondisplaced fracture of the lower growth plate of an unspecified femur. The initial injury was an open fracture, classified as type I or II, and the fracture has not healed as expected (nonunion).

This code is appropriate for follow-up visits where a patient is being managed for a nonunion of a nondisplaced lower femoral epiphyseal fracture that was initially an open type I or II injury. This includes scenarios such as ongoing treatment, monitoring for healing progress, or planning for further intervention due to the lack of bone union.

• Ensure documentation clearly specifies "nondisplaced" and "nonunion" for the lower femoral epiphysis.
• Verify the initial open fracture was classified as type I or II to accurately apply this code.
• Confirm this is a "subsequent encounter" and not the initial treatment for the fracture.