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

This code describes a Salter-Harris Type I fracture affecting the growth plate at the distal end of the radius, where the fracture has failed to heal properly and is now considered a nonunion. This specific diagnosis indicates a subsequent encounter for ongoing management of this unhealed fracture in an unspecified arm.

Apply this code when a patient presents for follow-up care of a previously diagnosed Salter-Harris Type I physeal fracture of the distal radius that has not united. This is appropriate for encounters where the physician is assessing or treating the nonunion, such as considering surgical intervention or further conservative management.

• Ensure documentation clearly states "nonunion" for the fracture.
• Verify the encounter is for subsequent care, not the initial injury.
• Confirm the fracture is specifically a Salter-Harris Type I of the distal radius.