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

This code describes a fracture of the growth plate (epiphysis) in the upper part of an unspecified femur that is not displaced. It specifically indicates an open fracture, meaning the bone has broken through the skin, classified as either Type I or Type II according to the Gustilo-Anderson classification. This is for the initial treatment of the injury.

This code is appropriate for documenting the initial encounter for a patient presenting with an open, non-displaced epiphyseal fracture of the proximal femur. This includes scenarios where the skin wound is relatively clean (Type I) or has moderate soft tissue damage (Type II). It should be used when the specific side (left or right) of the femur is not documented.

• Ensure documentation specifies "nondisplaced" and "epiphysis" for accurate code assignment.
• Confirm the Gustilo-Anderson classification (Type I or II) for the open fracture.
• Only use for the initial treatment of the fracture; subsequent encounters will require different codes.