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

This code describes a non-healing fracture involving the growth plate (epiphysis) at the upper end of the right thigh bone, which has shifted out of its normal alignment. It specifically indicates that this is not the initial treatment encounter and the original injury was an open fracture classified as Type I or II.

Use this code for a patient presenting for follow-up care of a right femoral epiphyseal fracture that was initially an open injury (Type I or II) and has subsequently failed to heal properly (nonunion). This applies when the fracture fragments remain displaced.

• Confirm the fracture is of the right femur's upper epiphysis and is explicitly documented as displaced.
• Verify documentation of "nonunion" and that the initial injury was an "open fracture type I or II."
• Ensure this is a subsequent encounter for treatment, not the initial encounter.