Nondisplaced apophyseal fracture of unsp femur, init

This code signifies a fracture occurring at an apophysis of the femur, which is a bony outgrowth or projection that serves as an attachment point for muscles or tendons. The fracture is described as "nondisplaced," meaning the bone fragments remain in their anatomical alignment. It's important to note that the specific location on the femur is not documented.

This code is appropriate for initial encounters where a patient presents with a newly diagnosed, closed, nondisplaced apophyseal fracture of the femur, and the exact location of the apophysis is not specified in the medical record. This might occur in cases of avulsion fractures where a tendon or ligament pulls a piece of bone away from the main bone.

• Ensure the documentation explicitly states "nondisplaced" and "apophyseal fracture."
• Only use this code when the specific femoral apophysis involved is not identified. If a specific apophysis (e.g., greater trochanter) is documented, a more specific code should be used.
• The "A" at the end indicates an initial encounter for a closed fracture; subsequent encounters or open fractures will require different seventh characters.