Sltr-haris Type I physeal fx upper end of r femur, sequela

This code signifies a Salter-Harris Type I growth plate fracture located at the top portion of the right thigh bone, specifically indicating a long-term complication or residual effect of the original injury. This type of fracture involves a separation of the growth plate from the metaphysis without bone involvement, and the 'S' suffix denotes that the current encounter addresses a sequela of this past injury.

Use this code when documenting follow-up care for a patient who previously sustained a Salter-Harris Type I physeal fracture of the upper end of the right femur, and the current visit is for a condition or complication directly resulting from that prior fracture. Examples include ongoing pain, growth disturbance, limb length discrepancy, or deformity related to the healed fracture.

• Ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to the previous Salter-Harris Type I fracture of the right proximal femur.
• The "S" suffix indicates a sequela, meaning the acute phase of the injury has passed. Do not use this code for the initial treatment of the fracture.
• Always code the specific sequela (e.g., malunion, nonunion, growth arrest) in addition to this sequela code, if applicable and documented.