Displ apophyseal fx r femr, 7thE

This code signifies a fracture of the growth plate (apophysis) in the right thigh bone that has shifted out of its normal alignment. It specifically indicates that the fracture was an open type I or II, meaning there was a wound communicating with the fracture, and the patient is now in the routine healing phase of recovery.

Use this code for follow-up encounters of a patient who previously sustained a displaced apophyseal fracture of the right femur, which was an open fracture type I or II. The patient should be progressing through a normal healing trajectory without complications.

• Ensure documentation specifies "displaced" and "apophyseal fracture" of the right femur.
• Verify the original injury was an "open fracture type I or II" and that the current encounter is for "subsequent" care with "routine healing."
• Do not use this code if the fracture is closed, nondisplaced, or if complications such as delayed healing or nonunion are present.