Nondisp fx of epiphy (separation) (upper) of r femur, init

This code signifies a fracture of the upper growth plate (epiphysis) of the right femur that has not shifted out of alignment. It specifically refers to a Salter-Harris type I or II fracture of the proximal femur, indicating the epiphyseal plate is separated from the metaphysis or a small metaphyseal fragment is attached to the epiphysis.

This code is appropriate for documenting an initial encounter for a pediatric patient presenting with a newly diagnosed, stable, closed fracture of the right proximal femoral epiphysis. It is used when the fracture is confirmed to be nondisplaced, often after radiographic imaging.

• Ensure documentation specifies "nondisplaced" and "right femur" to support this code.
• Verify the encounter is "initial" for the closed fracture; subsequent encounters will require a different seventh character.
• Distinguish from displaced epiphyseal fractures or fractures involving other parts of the femur.