Oth physl fx upr end humer, r arm, subs for fx w routn heal

This code signifies a fracture of the growth plate (physis) at the top of the right humerus, excluding epiphyseal separations. It indicates that the patient is in a follow-up phase of care, and the fracture is healing as expected without complications. This injury typically affects children and adolescents whose growth plates are still open.

Use this code for subsequent encounters when a patient with a previously diagnosed "other" type of physeal fracture of the right proximal humerus is receiving routine follow-up care and the fracture is progressing toward normal union. This applies when the physician documents routine healing, without mention of delayed healing, nonunion, or malunion.

• Ensure documentation specifies "right arm" and "subsequent encounter" with "routine healing."
• Distinguish this from initial encounters or encounters for complicated healing (e.g., delayed union, nonunion).
• Verify that the fracture type is "other physeal fracture" and not an epiphyseal separation.