Nondisp apophyseal fx l femur, subs for clos fx w routn heal

This code signifies a fracture of a growth plate or bony prominence (apophysis) on the left thigh bone that has not shifted out of alignment. The patient is in a follow-up phase of treatment, and the fracture is healing as expected without complications.

Apply this code for subsequent visits where a patient is being monitored for a previously diagnosed nondisplaced apophyseal fracture of the left femur. This is appropriate when the fracture is healing routinely and no complications or delayed healing are noted.

• Ensure documentation specifies "nondisplaced" and "apophyseal fracture" of the left femur.
• Confirm the encounter is for follow-up care of a closed fracture that is healing routinely.
• Distinguish from initial encounters (A), delayed healing (K), or nonunion (P) using the appropriate 7th character.