Unsp physl fx lower end of l femur, subs for fx w routn heal

This code signifies an unspecified growth plate fracture located at the distal end of the left thigh bone. It indicates that the patient is in the healing phase following the initial injury, and the fracture is progressing as expected without complications.

Apply this code for follow-up encounters where a patient is receiving routine care for a previously diagnosed unspecified physeal fracture of the lower left femur. This is appropriate when the fracture is healing normally and no complications or delayed healing are noted.

• Ensure documentation specifies "left femur" and "lower end" for accurate laterality and location.
• Confirm the encounter is for routine healing; if complications exist, a different seventh character is required.
• This code is for an unspecified physeal fracture; if the Salter-Harris classification is known, a more specific code should be used.