Nondisp fx of low epiphy (separation) of l femr, 7thB

This code signifies a fracture affecting the growth plate region at the bottom of the left thigh bone, where the bone fragments remain in their anatomical position. It specifically indicates an open fracture, meaning the skin was broken, and the wound is relatively clean with minimal soft tissue damage (Type I or II).

This code is appropriate for the initial treatment of a pediatric patient presenting with a Salter-Harris type I or II fracture of the distal left femoral epiphysis, where the fracture has not been reduced. It applies when the fracture is openly exposed to the environment through a wound that is less than 1 cm (Type I) or between 1-10 cm (Type II) with moderate soft tissue injury.

• Confirm the fracture is specifically of the lower epiphysis and not another part of the femur.
• Verify the "nondisplaced" status and the "left" side to ensure accurate laterality.
• Ensure this is the initial encounter for treatment of an open fracture classified as Type I or II.