Displ apophyseal fx r femur, subs for clos fx w delay heal

This code signifies a fracture occurring at the growth plate (apophysis) of the right thigh bone, which has shifted out of its normal alignment. The patient is in a later stage of treatment where the fracture is not healing as quickly as expected, but the skin over the fracture site remains intact.

Apply this code when documenting follow-up care for a right femoral apophyseal fracture that was initially displaced and is now exhibiting delayed union. This is appropriate for encounters where the fracture is still being managed non-surgically (closed treatment) and the healing process is prolonged.

• Ensure documentation explicitly states "delayed healing" for a closed right femoral apophyseal fracture.
• Verify the encounter is for subsequent care, not the initial treatment of the fracture.
• Confirm the fracture is specifically of the apophysis, not another part of the femur.