Oth physeal fx upper end of l femur, subs for fx w malunion

This code describes a subsequent encounter for a fracture of the growth plate at the upper end of the left femur that is healing with malunion. "Malunion" indicates that the bone has healed, but in an incorrect or deformed position. This specific code also signifies that the patient is in the "P" phase of care, meaning they are receiving subsequent care for the fracture with malunion.

Use this code for follow-up visits where a patient is being monitored or treated for a previously diagnosed physeal fracture of the proximal left femur that has healed in a misaligned manner. This applies when the physician is assessing the extent of the malunion, planning corrective procedures, or managing ongoing symptoms related to the deformity.

• Ensure documentation clearly states "malunion" and specifies the left femur's upper end.
• Verify the encounter is for subsequent care, not initial treatment, and that the "P" (subsequent encounter for fracture with malunion) character is appropriate.
• Confirm the fracture is indeed a "physeal" fracture (growth plate) and not another type of femoral fracture.