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

This code describes a specific type of right upper femur fracture involving the growth plate (epiphysis) that has become displaced. The fracture is not healing as expected, leading to a nonunion, and the patient is currently in a subsequent encounter for management of this closed fracture.

Use this code for follow-up encounters where a patient is being treated for a displaced epiphyseal fracture of the right upper femur that has failed to unite. This applies when the fracture is closed (skin intact) and the focus of the encounter is the ongoing management of the nonunion.

• Ensure documentation clearly specifies "nonunion" and "displaced" for the right upper femur epiphyseal fracture.
• Verify the encounter is "subsequent" and not an initial treatment or sequela.
• Confirm the fracture is "closed"; open fractures would require a different seventh character.