Oth physl fx lower end unsp femur, subs for fx w routn heal

This code signifies a fracture affecting the growth plate (physis) at the lower end of the femur, where the specific location of the fracture within the physis is not further specified. This particular encounter indicates the patient is in the routine healing phase following the initial injury.

Apply this code when documenting follow-up care for a pediatric or adolescent patient with a previously diagnosed physeal fracture of the distal femur. This is appropriate when the fracture is progressing as expected, without complications, and the treatment plan focuses on routine healing and recovery.

• Ensure documentation specifies "subsequent encounter" and "routine healing" to support this code.
• Confirm the fracture is of the physis and located at the lower end of the femur.
• Do not use for initial encounters or for encounters involving delayed healing, nonunion, or malunion.