Displ apophyseal fx r femr, 7thQ

This code signifies a specific type of healing complication: a displaced fracture occurring at the growth plate (apophysis) of the right femur, which was initially an open fracture (Type I or II) and has subsequently healed improperly, resulting in malunion. It indicates that the patient is being seen for ongoing care related to this poorly healed fracture.

Apply this code when documenting follow-up encounters for a patient who previously sustained an open apophyseal fracture of the right femur, and imaging or clinical assessment confirms that the fracture has healed in an anatomically incorrect position (malunion). This would be used when the focus of the encounter is on managing the consequences of this malunion, such as pain, functional limitation, or planning for corrective procedures.

• Ensure documentation clearly specifies "right femur" and "apophyseal fracture" with "malunion."
• Verify the original injury was an "open fracture type I or II" to justify this specific subsequent encounter code.
• Distinguish from nonunion (failure to heal) or delayed union (healing taking longer than expected) as these have different codes.