Displ apophyseal fx l femr, 7thQ

This code signifies a fracture of the growth plate or bony outgrowth (apophysis) of the left thigh bone, which has shifted out of its normal alignment. It specifically indicates that this is a follow-up visit for a previously treated open fracture (where the skin was broken) of either Type I or II severity, and the bone has healed in an abnormal position.

Apply this code when documenting a patient's visit for ongoing management or evaluation of a malunited apophyseal fracture of the left femur. This is appropriate for follow-up encounters after the initial treatment of an open fracture, where the healing has resulted in an unsatisfactory alignment.

• Ensure documentation specifies "left femur" and "apophyseal fracture" with "displacement."
• Verify the encounter is for a "subsequent" visit and the original injury was an "open fracture type I or II" with current "malunion."
• Do not use for initial encounters or for fractures without displacement or malunion.