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

This code describes a fracture involving the growth plate (epiphysis) at the top part of the left thigh bone that has not shifted out of alignment. The fracture is an open injury, meaning the skin has been broken, and is classified as a Type I or Type II open fracture according to the Gustilo-Anderson classification. This code is used for the initial treatment of such an injury.

Use this code for a patient presenting with a newly diagnosed, non-displaced Salter-Harris Type I or II fracture of the proximal left femur, where the bone has broken through the skin. This applies to the initial surgical or non-surgical management of the open fracture.

• Confirm the fracture is specifically of the epiphysis and not another part of the femur.
• Verify the fracture is explicitly documented as "nondisplaced" and involves the "upper" or "proximal" left femur.
• Ensure documentation clearly states an "open fracture type I or II" and that this is the patient's initial encounter for treatment.