Unsp physl fx lower end of r femur, subs for fx w routn heal

This code signifies a fracture of the growth plate (physis) at the lower end of the right thigh bone, where the specific type of physeal fracture is not documented. It indicates that the patient is in a subsequent phase of care, and the fracture is progressing as expected with routine healing.

This code is appropriate for follow-up encounters for a right distal femoral physeal fracture when the initial fracture type was not specified, and the physician documents routine healing. It is used when the patient is no longer in the initial active treatment phase but is still under care for the fracture's recovery.

• Ensure documentation specifies "unspecified" physeal fracture and "right" femur.
• Verify the encounter is for subsequent care and routine healing is noted.
• Do not use for initial encounters or for fractures with delayed or nonunion healing.