Nondisp apophyseal fx r femr, 7thQ

This code describes a healing fracture of the apophysis (growth plate attachment site) of the right femur that was initially an open fracture of type I or II. The fracture is currently nondisplaced, but there is evidence of malunion, meaning the bone has healed in an incorrect anatomical position. This code is used for follow-up encounters after the initial treatment.

Use this code for patients presenting for follow-up care of a previously treated open apophyseal fracture of the right femur that is now nondisplaced but has healed with malunion. This applies to situations where the patient is still receiving active treatment for the malunion or for complications related to the malunion, such as physical therapy or further surgical planning.

• Ensure documentation specifies "subsequent encounter" and confirms the fracture is nondisplaced and involves the apophysis of the right femur.
• Verify the original injury was an "open fracture type I or II" and that "malunion" is explicitly documented.
• Do not use this code for initial encounters or for nonunion; specific codes exist for those scenarios.