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

This code describes a fracture involving the growth plate at the lower end of the right thigh bone, which has shifted out of its normal alignment. This specific injury is an open fracture (meaning the skin was broken) of either Type I or II, and the bone is not healing as quickly as expected.

Use this code for follow-up encounters where a patient is receiving ongoing treatment for a previously diagnosed displaced Salter-Harris Type I or II fracture of the distal right femur. This applies when the fracture was initially open and is now exhibiting delayed union, requiring continued medical management.

• Ensure documentation clearly specifies "delayed healing" for this subsequent encounter.
• Verify the fracture is indeed of the right femur's lower epiphysis and was initially an open fracture (Type I or II).
• Confirm the encounter is for follow-up care, not the initial treatment of the fracture.