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

This code signifies a Salter-Harris Type I fracture affecting the growth plate at the upper end of the radius bone, with the specific arm not documented. The fracture is in a subsequent encounter phase, indicating ongoing treatment, and has resulted in malunion, meaning the bone has healed in an incorrect anatomical position.

Use this code when documenting follow-up care for a pediatric patient who sustained a growth plate fracture of the proximal radius, and imaging or clinical assessment confirms that the fracture has healed with an unacceptable alignment. This applies to situations where the specific arm (left or right) was not recorded in the medical record.

• Ensure documentation clearly states "subsequent encounter" and "malunion" for accurate code selection.
• Verify that the fracture is specifically a Salter-Harris Type I of the upper radius, not another type or location.
• Only use this code when the laterality (left or right arm) is truly unspecified in the medical record.