Nondisp fx of epiphy (separation) (upper) of unsp femr, init

This code signifies a fracture occurring at the growth plate (epiphysis) in the upper part of an unspecified femur, where the bone fragments remain in their normal anatomical alignment. This type of injury is often seen in pediatric patients due to the presence of active growth plates.

Apply this code when documenting an initial encounter for a closed, nondisplaced epiphyseal fracture of the proximal femur, and the laterality (left or right) of the femur is not specified in the medical record. This is typically used for the acute treatment phase of the injury.

• Ensure the documentation explicitly states "nondisplaced" and "epiphysis" for accurate code selection.
• Verify that the encounter is the initial treatment for the closed fracture; subsequent encounters will require a different 7th character.
• Only use this code when the specific femur (left or right) is not documented; otherwise, a more specific code should be chosen.