Disp fx of epiphy (separation) (upper) of r femr, 7thB

This code signifies a fracture affecting the growth plate (epiphysis) at the upper end of the right thigh bone, where the bone fragments are no longer in their normal alignment. It specifically indicates an open fracture, meaning the skin and soft tissues are compromised, categorized as Type I or II according to the Gustilo-Anderson classification.

This code is appropriate for the initial treatment of a patient presenting with an open, displaced epiphyseal fracture of the proximal right femur. This typically occurs due to high-impact trauma in pediatric or adolescent patients where the growth plate is still active. It is used when the wound is relatively clean and small (Type I) or moderate with some soft tissue damage (Type II).

• Confirm the fracture is explicitly documented as "displaced" and involves the "epiphysis" of the "right femur."
• Verify the "open" nature of the fracture and the Gustilo-Anderson classification (Type I or II) is clearly stated.
• Ensure this is the initial encounter for treatment of this specific fracture. Subsequent care will require a different encounter character.