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

This code signifies a non-displaced fracture of the growth plate at the lower end of the left thigh bone. The fracture was initially an open fracture (meaning the skin was broken) of type I or II severity, and the bone is now healing slower than expected.

Use this code for follow-up encounters where a patient is receiving ongoing treatment for a previously diagnosed open type I or II fracture of the left distal femoral epiphysis that is exhibiting delayed healing. This applies when the fracture fragments remain in their anatomical position without displacement.

• Ensure documentation specifies "nondisplaced" and "left femur" for accurate laterality and displacement.
• Verify the initial injury was an "open fracture type I or II" and that "delayed healing" is explicitly documented.
• The "H" seventh character indicates a subsequent encounter for delayed healing.