Sltr-haris Type IV physl fx upr end rad, l arm, 7thK

This code describes a specific type of growth plate fracture (Salter-Harris Type IV) affecting the upper part of the radius bone in the left arm. It indicates that the fracture has not healed properly (nonunion) and the patient is presenting for follow-up care or treatment related to this ongoing healing complication.

Use this code for a patient presenting for a subsequent visit related to a Salter-Harris Type IV physeal fracture of the proximal radius in the left arm, where the fracture has failed to unite. This would include encounters for monitoring the nonunion, planning further surgical intervention, or managing complications arising from the nonunion.

• Ensure documentation clearly specifies "left arm" and "upper end of radius" for anatomical accuracy.
• Verify that the encounter is for a "subsequent encounter" and that "nonunion" is explicitly documented as the healing status.
• Do not use this code for initial treatment or for fractures that are healing normally.