S49.021G
ICD-10-CMSalter-Harris Type II physeal fracture of upper end of humerus, right arm, subsequent encounter for fracture with delayed healing
This code signifies a specific type of growth plate fracture (Salter-Harris Type II) affecting the upper part of the right humerus, where the fracture line extends through the physis and into the metaphysis. The "subsequent encounter" indicates that the patient is receiving ongoing care for this fracture, and "delayed healing" specifies that the bone is not mending at the expected rate.
Apply this code when documenting follow-up visits for a patient with a previously diagnosed Salter-Harris Type II fracture of the right proximal humerus. This is appropriate when the physician explicitly notes that the fracture healing process is slower than anticipated, requiring continued medical management.
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