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

This code signifies a fracture affecting the growth plate region at the bottom of the thigh bone, where the bone has shifted out of its normal alignment. It specifically indicates an open fracture, meaning the skin and soft tissues have been breached, exposing the bone, and is classified as either Type I or Type II based on the wound's severity. This is for the initial treatment of the injury.

Use this code for a patient presenting with a newly diagnosed, displaced Salter-Harris Type I or II fracture of the distal femoral epiphysis, where there is an open wound communicating with the fracture site. This applies to the initial hospital visit or encounter for definitive treatment of the open fracture.

• Always confirm the fracture's displacement and open nature, along with the specific Salter-Harris classification if documented.
• Ensure the encounter is indeed the "initial encounter" for this specific injury.
• Later encounters for follow-up care or complications will require different seventh characters.