Disp fx of low epiphy (separation) of r femr, 7thB

This code signifies a fracture of the growth plate at the lower end of the right thigh bone, where the bone fragments are no longer in their normal alignment. This specific injury involves an open wound, classified as either Type I or Type II, meaning there's a break in the skin communicating with the fracture site.

Apply this code for initial treatment of a patient presenting with a Salter-Harris type I or II fracture of the distal right femoral epiphysis, where the fracture is visibly displaced and there is an associated open wound. This is appropriate for the first encounter for this specific injury, such as in the emergency department or for initial surgical repair.

• Ensure documentation clearly specifies "displaced" and "right femur" for accurate laterality and displacement.
• Confirm the fracture is of the "lower epiphysis" (growth plate) and not the metaphysis or diaphysis.
• Verify the "open fracture type I or II" classification is explicitly stated or clearly inferable from the clinical notes.