Sltr-haris Type IV physl fx low end ulna, r arm, 7thG

This code signifies a specific type of growth plate fracture (Salter-Harris Type IV) affecting the lower end of the right ulna, indicating that the fracture line extends through the metaphysis, physis, and epiphysis. The "subsequent encounter" aspect means the patient is receiving follow-up care for this fracture, and "delayed healing" indicates that the bone is not mending at the expected rate.

Use this code for follow-up visits where a patient with a previously diagnosed Salter-Harris Type IV fracture of the distal right ulna is being monitored for healing progression, and the clinician has documented that the healing process is slower than anticipated. This applies to situations where the fracture has not yet united and is exhibiting signs of delayed union.

• Ensure documentation explicitly states "delayed healing" for the right ulnar fracture.
• Verify the fracture type is specifically Salter-Harris Type IV, not another Salter-Harris classification.
• Confirm this is a subsequent encounter, not the initial treatment encounter.