Nondisp fx of low epiphy (separation) of unsp femr, 7thE

This code describes a nondisplaced fracture of the growth plate (epiphysis) at the lower end of an unspecified femur that is currently in the healing phase following an initial open fracture of Salter-Harris type I or II. "Nondisplaced" indicates the bone fragments are still in their normal anatomical alignment.

This code is appropriate for follow-up encounters where a patient is receiving routine care for a previously diagnosed open epiphyseal fracture of the distal femur that was classified as Type I or II. It signifies that the fracture is healing as expected without complications.

• Ensure the documentation specifies "nondisplaced" and "lower epiphysis" of the femur.
• Confirm the original injury was an "open fracture type I or II" and that the current encounter is for "routine healing" (subsequent encounter).
• Do not use this code for initial encounters or for fractures with delayed healing, nonunion, or malunion.