Displ apophyseal fx unsp femr, 7thH

This code describes a fracture involving the apophysis (a bony outgrowth that serves as an attachment for muscles) of an unspecified femur that is no longer in its anatomical position. Specifically, it indicates that the fracture was initially an open fracture of Type I or II, and the patient is now in a subsequent phase of care where the healing process is progressing slower than expected.

This code is used when a patient presents for follow-up care of a previously treated open apophyseal fracture of the femur (either Type I or II) that is exhibiting delayed union. This would apply to encounters where the physician is monitoring the healing, adjusting treatment plans due to slow progress, or managing complications related to the delayed healing.

• Ensure documentation clearly specifies "delayed healing" for an open fracture type I or II.
• Verify the encounter is "subsequent" and not the initial treatment for the fracture.
• Confirm the fracture location is the femur's apophysis, even if the specific apophysis is not documented.