Unsp physl fx low end humer, unsp arm, 7thD

This code signifies a fracture of the growth plate (physis) at the lower end of the humerus, where the specific location or type of fracture is not documented. It indicates that the patient is in the subsequent phase of care, and the fracture is healing routinely without complications. This injury typically occurs in children and adolescents.

Use this code for follow-up encounters when a patient with an unspecified physeal fracture of the distal humerus is receiving ongoing care, and the physician's documentation confirms routine healing. This applies after the initial treatment phase and before the fracture is fully healed. It is appropriate when the exact nature of the physeal fracture was not specified at the time of initial diagnosis.

• Ensure documentation explicitly states "subsequent encounter" and "routine healing" for accurate application.
• If the specific physeal fracture type or location is known, a more specific code from the S49.1- category should be used.
• This code is for an unspecified arm; if the laterality is known, a more specific code (e.g., S49.101D for right arm) should be selected.