Nondisp apophyseal fx unsp femr, 7thE

This code describes a follow-up encounter for a patient with a nondisplaced fracture of the growth plate or bony outgrowth of the femur, which was initially an open fracture (meaning the skin was broken). The fracture is currently healing without complications.

This code is appropriate for subsequent visits where a patient is receiving ongoing care for a previously diagnosed open apophyseal femur fracture that is healing routinely. This includes follow-up appointments for cast checks, wound care, or physical therapy during the healing phase. It signifies that the initial injury was an open fracture of either Type I or Type II severity.

• Ensure the encounter is for follow-up care, not the initial treatment of the fracture.
• Verify documentation specifies "nondisplaced" and "apophyseal" for the femur.
• Confirm the original injury was an "open fracture type I or II" and healing is "routine."