Sltr-haris Type I physl fx low end ulna, unsp arm, 7thG

This code signifies a Salter-Harris Type I fracture affecting the growth plate (physis) at the lower end of the ulna, where the specific arm (left or right) is not documented. The "G" in the seventh character indicates that the patient is in a subsequent phase of care, and the fracture is experiencing delayed healing.

This code is appropriate for follow-up encounters where a Salter-Harris Type I physeal fracture of the distal ulna, previously treated, is not healing at the expected rate. It should be used when the documentation explicitly states delayed healing and the laterality of the injury is unspecified.

• Ensure documentation clearly states "delayed healing" for the seventh character "G."
• Verify that the fracture is specifically a Salter-Harris Type I of the distal ulna.
• Only use this code when the medical record does not specify whether the injury is to the left or right arm.