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

This code describes a left femur fracture affecting the growth plate (epiphysis) that is not displaced, meaning the bone fragments are still in their normal alignment. It specifically applies to an open fracture (where the bone broke through the skin) classified as Type I or II, and indicates that the patient is in a follow-up phase where the fracture is healing routinely.

This code is appropriate for documenting a patient's subsequent visit for an open epiphyseal fracture of the upper left femur that was initially classified as Type I or II. It signifies that the fracture is progressing well in its healing process without complications. This would be used after the initial treatment and during ongoing follow-up care.

• Ensure the documentation specifies "subsequent encounter" and "routine healing" for an open fracture type I or II.
• Verify the fracture location is the epiphysis (growth plate) of the upper left femur and that it is nondisplaced.
• Distinguish from initial encounters or encounters for delayed/nonunion healing, which would require different seventh characters.