Unsp physl fx upper end of l femur, subs for fx w delay heal

This code signifies an unspecified fracture of the growth plate at the top of the left thigh bone, occurring after the initial treatment phase. It specifically indicates that the fracture is not healing as expected, requiring ongoing medical attention.

Use this code for follow-up encounters where a patient is being treated for an unhealed physeal fracture of the proximal left femur. This applies when the fracture type (e.g., Salter-Harris type) was not documented or determined, and the healing process is prolonged.

• Ensure documentation clearly states "delayed healing" for this specific encounter.
• Verify the fracture is of the upper end (proximal) of the left femur and involves the physis.
• Do not use for initial encounters or for fractures that are healing normally.