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

This code describes a previously treated, non-displaced fracture of the upper growth plate (epiphysis) of an unspecified femur that was initially an open fracture (Type I or II) and has now healed incorrectly, resulting in a malunion. This indicates a follow-up encounter where the patient is being managed for the complications of the initial injury.

Use this code for a patient presenting for ongoing care of a malunited, non-displaced epiphyseal fracture of the upper femur, where the original injury was an open fracture of Gustilo-Anderson Type I or II. This applies to encounters after the initial treatment phase, focusing on the management of the malunion.

• Ensure documentation clearly specifies "malunion" as the reason for the subsequent encounter.
• Verify the original fracture was an open fracture, Type I or II, and that the epiphyseal involvement is in the upper femur.
• This code is for a subsequent encounter, not the initial treatment of the fracture.