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

This code signifies a fracture of the growth plate at the lower end of the left thigh bone that has not shifted out of alignment. The patient is in a later stage of treatment for this fracture, and the bone is not healing at the expected rate, but the skin over the fracture remains intact.

Apply this code when documenting follow-up care for a patient with a previously diagnosed, nondisplaced Salter-Harris type I or II fracture of the distal left femur. This is appropriate when the physician notes delayed union of the fracture, and the fracture site is not open to the external environment.

• Ensure documentation specifies "left" femur and "nondisplaced" for accurate code assignment.
• The "G" seventh character indicates subsequent encounter with delayed healing; verify this status in the physician's notes.
• Confirm the fracture is closed; if open, a different seventh character would be required.