Nondisp apophyseal fx l femr, 7thR

This code describes a fracture involving the apophysis of the left femur that has not shifted from its original position. The patient is in a subsequent phase of care for this specific fracture, which was initially an open fracture of a severe type (IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC), and has unfortunately healed in an unsatisfactory alignment.

Use this code for follow-up encounters where a patient is receiving ongoing treatment or evaluation for a previously sustained, nondisplaced apophyseal fracture of the left femur. This is specifically applicable when the initial injury was a severe open fracture and has resulted in malunion. This code would be appropriate for scenarios such as monitoring healing, planning corrective surgery for the malunion, or managing complications related to the malunion.

• Ensure documentation clearly specifies "nondisplaced" and "left femur apophyseal fracture."
• Verify the original fracture was an open type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC and that malunion is documented.
• The "R" seventh character indicates a subsequent encounter for a fracture with malunion, not initial care.