Sltr-haris Type I physl fx upr end l femr, 7thG

This code signifies a growth plate fracture at the top of the left thigh bone in a pediatric patient, specifically a Salter-Harris Type I injury. It indicates that the patient is presenting for follow-up care, and the fracture is not healing as expected within the typical timeframe.

Use this code for a patient with a documented Salter-Harris Type I fracture of the proximal left femur who is returning for an outpatient visit or inpatient stay, and the physician notes delayed healing. This applies to situations where the fracture has not united or shown expected callus formation after the initial treatment period.

• Ensure documentation explicitly states "delayed healing" for this specific fracture.
• Confirm the fracture location is the "upper end of the left femur" and the type is "Salter-Harris Type I."
• This code is for subsequent encounters, not the initial treatment of the fracture.