Sltr-haris Type I physl fx low end humer, r arm, 7thP

This code signifies a Salter-Harris Type I growth plate fracture located at the distal end of the right humerus, which is currently healing with an unsatisfactory alignment (malunion). This specific fracture type involves a complete separation of the epiphysis from the metaphysis through the growth plate itself.

Apply this code when documenting a patient's follow-up visit for a previously diagnosed Salter-Harris Type I fracture of the right distal humerus, where imaging or clinical assessment confirms that the fracture fragments have healed in an anatomically incorrect position. This indicates that the initial treatment did not achieve optimal alignment, leading to a malunion.

• Ensure documentation clearly specifies "right arm" and "malunion" for accurate code assignment.
• Verify that the encounter is for follow-up care of the fracture, not the initial treatment.
• Distinguish from nonunion (failure to heal) or routine healing without complications.