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

This code signifies a healed or residual condition resulting from a nondisplaced fracture of the upper growth plate (epiphysis) of the right femur. The initial injury was a separation of the epiphyseal plate, which has since resolved, but the patient is still experiencing long-term effects or complications directly attributable to that past fracture.

Use this code when documenting a patient presenting with ongoing issues such as limb length discrepancy, angular deformity, chronic pain, or functional limitations directly related to a previously sustained nondisplaced epiphyseal fracture of the upper right femur. This code is appropriate for follow-up encounters after the initial fracture has healed and treatment for the acute injury is complete.

• Always assign a "S" (sequela) seventh character for conditions that are the late effects of a previous injury.
• Ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to the past epiphyseal fracture of the right femur.
• Do not use this code for the initial or subsequent acute treatment of the fracture; use the appropriate acute fracture code.