Nondisp fx of low epiphy (separation) of r femr, 7thJ

This code describes a fracture involving the growth plate at the bottom of the right thigh bone that has not shifted out of alignment. It specifically indicates that the skin was broken, exposing the bone, and the fracture is not healing as expected.

Assign this code for follow-up encounters when a patient is receiving ongoing treatment for an open Salter-Harris type I or II fracture of the distal right femur, and the physician documents delayed union. This applies to cases where the initial injury involved significant soft tissue damage, classified as Gustilo-Anderson type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC.

• Requires an "A" (initial encounter), "D" (subsequent encounter), or "S" (sequela) seventh character to be complete.
• Always sequence this code after any associated external cause codes.
• Ensure documentation clearly specifies the fracture is nondisplaced, involves the lower epiphysis of the right femur, is an open fracture type IIIA, IIIB, or IIIC, and is experiencing delayed healing.