Nondisp apophyseal fx r femr, 7thJ

This code signifies a follow-up encounter for a right femur apophyseal fracture that was initially an open fracture of type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC, and is now experiencing delayed healing. An apophyseal fracture involves the separation of an apophysis (a bony outgrowth that serves as an attachment point for muscles and tendons) from the main bone.

Use this code when a patient with a previously diagnosed open apophyseal fracture of the right femur (types IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC) presents for ongoing treatment or evaluation, and the fracture is not healing at the expected rate. This code is appropriate for subsequent visits after the initial treatment of the open fracture.

• Ensure documentation clearly specifies "delayed healing" for this subsequent encounter.
• Verify the initial fracture was indeed an open fracture of type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC.
• Do not use for initial encounters or for fractures that are healing normally.