Sltr-haris Type I physl fx lower end of ulna, left arm, sqla

This code indicates a Salter-Harris Type I fracture affecting the growth plate at the distal end of the ulna in the left arm, specifically describing a long-term complication or late effect of the initial injury. A Type I fracture involves a transverse separation of the physis without bone involvement, making it difficult to detect on X-ray. The "sequela" designation implies that the current encounter addresses a residual problem stemming from this past fracture.

Use this code when documenting a patient presenting with a chronic issue, such as growth disturbance, angular deformity, or pain, that is directly attributable to a previously sustained Salter-Harris Type I physeal fracture of the left distal ulna. This code is appropriate for follow-up visits addressing the long-term consequences, not the initial acute injury.

• Always assign an additional code to describe the specific sequela being treated (e.g., malunion, growth arrest).
• Ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to the past Salter-Harris Type I fracture of the left distal ulna.
• Do not use this code for the initial acute fracture; a different code would be used for the active injury.