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

This code describes a specific type of 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 indicates that the skin was broken (open fracture type I or II) at the time of injury, and the patient is now in a follow-up phase where the fracture is healing as expected.

This code is appropriate for subsequent encounters for patients being treated for an open, displaced epiphyseal fracture of the proximal right femur. It should be used when the fracture is progressing through routine healing without complications. This would include follow-up appointments for cast changes, wound care, or imaging to monitor healing.

• Ensure documentation specifies "displaced" and "epiphysis (upper)" of the right femur.
• Confirm the initial injury was an "open fracture type I or II" and that healing is "routine."
• Do not use for initial encounters or for fractures with delayed healing, nonunion, or malunion.