Sltr-haris Type I physl fx upr end rad, unsp arm, 7thK

This code indicates a growth plate fracture at the top of the radius bone that has failed to heal properly. Specifically, it's a Salter-Harris Type I fracture, meaning the fracture line runs straight through the growth plate without involving the bone above or below it. The "unspecified arm" denotes that the laterality of the injury is not documented.

Apply this code when documenting follow-up care for a patient with a previously diagnosed Salter-Harris Type I physeal fracture of the proximal radius where nonunion has been identified. This code is appropriate for subsequent encounters where the focus is on managing the persistent fracture that has not united.

• Ensure documentation clearly states "nonunion" for the fracture.
• Verify that the encounter is for follow-up care, not the initial treatment.
• Confirm the fracture type is Salter-Harris Type I and located at the upper end of the radius.