Nondisp fx of epiphy (separation) (upper) of r femr, 7thF

This code describes a non-displaced fracture of the growth plate (epiphysis) in the upper part of the right thigh bone. It indicates that the fracture was initially an open fracture (meaning the bone broke through the skin) of a severe type (IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC), and the patient is now in a subsequent phase of care where the fracture is healing routinely.

Use this code for follow-up encounters for patients with a previously diagnosed non-displaced epiphyseal fracture of the upper right femur that was initially an open fracture of type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC. This applies when the fracture is progressing as expected without complications during the healing phase.

• Ensure documentation specifies "nondisplaced" and "epiphysis (separation) (upper)" of the right femur.
• Confirm the initial injury was an open fracture type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC.
• This code is for subsequent encounters when healing is routine; use a different code for initial treatment or delayed/nonunion healing.