Displ apophyseal fx l femr, 7thE

This code describes a fracture involving the growth plate (apophysis) of the left femur that is no longer in its proper anatomical alignment. It specifically indicates that this is not the initial treatment encounter, and the fracture is an open type I or II, meaning there was a break in the skin communicating with the fracture, which is now healing as expected.

Use this code for follow-up encounters for a patient with a previously diagnosed displaced apophyseal fracture of the left femur. This applies when the initial injury was an open fracture (Type I or II) and the healing process is progressing routinely without complications. This code would be appropriate for subsequent office visits, cast changes, or physical therapy sessions during the routine healing phase.

• Ensure documentation specifies "left femur" and "apophyseal fracture" with "displacement."
• Verify the encounter is "subsequent" and the original injury was an "open fracture type I or II."
• Do not use for initial treatment encounters or for fractures with delayed or complicated healing.