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

This code signifies a Salter-Harris Type II fracture affecting the growth plate at the upper end of the radius, where the fracture has healed improperly (malunion). This specific type of physeal fracture involves a break through the physis and into the metaphysis, but not the epiphysis. The malunion indicates that the bone has healed in an abnormal alignment.

Use this code for follow-up encounters when a patient presents with a previously diagnosed Salter-Harris Type II physeal fracture of the proximal radius that has healed with malunion. This applies when the patient is receiving ongoing treatment, evaluation, or management for the consequences of this improperly healed fracture. It is appropriate for situations where the malunion itself is the focus of the encounter.

• Ensure documentation clearly states "malunion" and specifies the "subsequent encounter" for the fracture.
• Verify the fracture type is Salter-Harris Type II and the location is the upper end of the radius.
• Do not use for initial fracture treatment or for nonunion; a different code would be appropriate for those scenarios.