Oth physl fx upper end rad, r arm, subs for fx w delay heal

This code signifies a fracture of the growth plate at the top of the right radius bone, which is not a Salter-Harris type I, II, III, or IV fracture. It indicates that the patient is in a subsequent phase of care for this specific injury, and the fracture is experiencing delayed healing.

Apply this code for follow-up encounters where a patient with a previously diagnosed, non-Salter-Harris physeal fracture of the proximal right radius is presenting with evidence of delayed union. This includes situations where the fracture is taking longer than expected to heal, but is not yet considered a nonunion.

• Confirm "subsequent encounter" and "delayed healing" documentation in the medical record.
• Ensure the fracture is specifically of the upper end of the radius and on the right side.
• Verify that the fracture type is not classifiable as a Salter-Harris I-IV, indicating it's an "other" physeal fracture.