Sltr-haris Type IV physl fx low end humer, l arm, 7thP

This code describes a specific type of growth plate fracture (Salter-Harris Type IV) affecting the lower part of the left humerus, which is the bone in the upper arm. The "malunion" indicates that the fracture has healed, but in an unsatisfactory position or alignment. This particular code is used when the patient is seen for follow-up care after the initial treatment of this malunited fracture.

This code is appropriate for documenting follow-up encounters for a patient who previously sustained a Salter-Harris Type IV fracture of the distal left humerus, and that fracture has now healed with a noticeable deformity or misalignment. This could include visits for assessing the functional impact of the malunion, planning corrective surgery, or monitoring the long-term effects.

• Ensure documentation clearly specifies "malunion" and not "nonunion" or "delayed healing."
• Verify the fracture type is Salter-Harris Type IV and the location is the lower end of the humerus on the left side.
• Confirm this is a subsequent encounter for the fracture with malunion, not an initial treatment or a sequela of the malunion.