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

This code signifies a displaced fracture of the growth plate at the lower end of the right thigh bone, which is currently in a phase of delayed healing. The fracture was initially treated without surgical intervention (closed reduction) and the patient is now being seen for follow-up care related to this ongoing healing process.

This code is appropriate for follow-up encounters where a patient is being monitored for a Salter-Harris type I or II fracture of the distal right femur that was initially treated non-surgically and is not healing at the expected rate. It should be used when the fracture remains displaced and the patient is past the initial healing phase but not yet fully recovered.

• Ensure documentation specifies "right femur" and "lower epiphysis" to support laterality and anatomical site.
• Verify that the encounter is for "subsequent" care and that "delayed healing" is explicitly documented.
• Confirm the fracture was treated "closed" (non-surgically) to differentiate from open treatment.