Displ apophyseal fx l femur, subs for clos fx w routn heal

This code signifies a follow-up encounter for a displaced fracture of the femoral apophysis in the left leg. The fracture is being managed non-surgically (closed treatment) and is progressing with expected healing. It indicates the patient is in a routine phase of recovery for this specific type of pediatric or adolescent growth plate injury.

Use this code for subsequent visits when a patient with a previously diagnosed displaced left femoral apophyseal fracture is receiving ongoing conservative care. This applies to follow-up appointments where the fracture is healing as anticipated without complications, and the treatment remains non-operative. It's appropriate for routine cast checks, imaging reviews, or physical therapy evaluations during the healing phase.

• Ensure documentation specifies "subsequent encounter" and "routine healing" for a closed fracture.
• Verify the fracture is indeed apophyseal and located on the left femur.
• Do not use for initial encounters, nonunion, malunion, or delayed healing; separate codes exist for those scenarios.