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

This code signifies a non-healing fracture of the growth plate at the lower end of an unspecified femur, which was initially an open fracture of severe type (IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC). The fracture fragments are no longer in their normal anatomical alignment. This code is used when the patient is receiving follow-up care for this specific complication.

Use this code for a patient presenting for ongoing management of a previously treated, but now non-united, open fracture of the distal femoral epiphysis. This applies when the original injury was a high-energy open fracture with significant soft tissue damage or contamination. It is appropriate for subsequent encounters after the initial treatment of the fracture.

• Ensure documentation clearly states "nonunion" and specifies the "subsequent encounter" for this condition.
• Verify the original fracture was an open fracture type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC.
• This code does not specify laterality (left or right); if known, a more specific code should be used.