Nondisp apophyseal fx l femur, subs for clos fx w malunion

This code describes a situation where a patient has a non-displaced fracture of an apophysis (a bony outgrowth where muscles attach) in their left femur. The fracture has previously been treated, but it is now healing incorrectly, resulting in a malunion. This indicates a follow-up visit for ongoing management of this specific healing complication.

Use this code for encounters where a patient is being seen for the follow-up care of a left femoral apophyseal fracture that is healing with malunion. This applies when the fracture was initially closed and the malunion is the primary focus of the current visit. This code would be appropriate for orthopedic follow-ups, physical therapy evaluations, or imaging studies assessing the malunion.

• Ensure documentation clearly specifies "left femur" and "apophyseal fracture."
• Verify the fracture is explicitly documented as "nondisplaced" and the encounter is for a "malunion."
• Confirm this is a subsequent encounter for the fracture, not the initial treatment.