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

This code signifies a fracture of the growth plate (epiphysis) in the upper part of the left thigh bone, where the bone fragments are no longer in their normal alignment. This specific injury is an open fracture, meaning the skin and soft tissues have been broken, and is classified as Type I or Type II according to the Gustilo-Anderson classification. It is used for the initial treatment of this injury.

This code is appropriate for documenting the initial encounter for a patient presenting with an open, displaced epiphyseal fracture of the proximal left femur. This includes scenarios such as a child or adolescent sustaining a traumatic injury to the hip/thigh area with visible bone protrusion or a wound communicating with the fracture site. It is used when the patient is receiving active treatment for the fracture.

• Ensure documentation clearly specifies "displaced" and "open fracture type I or II" for the left upper femur epiphysis.
• Verify this is the initial encounter for active treatment; subsequent care would use a different encounter character.
• Confirm the fracture is epiphyseal (growth plate) and not another part of the femur.