Unsp physeal fx upper end of r femur, subs for fx w nonunion

This code signifies an unconfirmed growth plate fracture at the top of the right thigh bone that has failed to heal properly. It indicates that the patient is returning for ongoing management of this nonunion.

Apply this code for follow-up visits where a patient is being treated for a previously diagnosed, but unspecified, physeal fracture of the proximal right femur that has not united. This would include scenarios such as monitoring the nonunion, planning for revision surgery, or managing complications related to the nonunion.

• Ensure documentation clearly states "nonunion" for the subsequent encounter.
• Verify the fracture location is specifically the "upper end of the right femur" and involves the physis.
• Do not use this code for initial encounters or for fractures that are healing normally.