Sltr-haris Type III physl fx low end rad, unsp arm, 7thP

This code signifies a Salter-Harris Type III fracture affecting the growth plate at the distal end of the radius, where the fracture has not healed correctly (malunion). This specific type of physeal fracture involves a break through the physis and epiphysis, extending into the joint.

Use this code for follow-up encounters where a patient is being treated for a previously diagnosed Salter-Harris Type III physeal fracture of the lower radius that has healed in an anatomically incorrect position. This applies when the malunion itself is the focus of the current treatment or evaluation.

• Ensure documentation clearly specifies "malunion" and not "nonunion" or "delayed healing."
• Verify the fracture type is explicitly Salter-Harris Type III and located at the lower end of the radius.
• Confirm this is a subsequent encounter for the fracture, indicating ongoing care after initial treatment.