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

This code signifies a Salter-Harris Type I fracture affecting the growth plate at the distal end of an unspecified femur. The "subsequent encounter" indicates that the patient is receiving follow-up care for this fracture, and "nonunion" specifies that the bone fragments have failed to heal together after a typical healing period.

This code is appropriate for documenting ongoing treatment of a pediatric or adolescent patient with a previously diagnosed Salter-Harris Type I distal femoral physeal fracture that has not united. It would be used for office visits, imaging studies, or surgical interventions aimed at addressing the nonunion.

• Ensure documentation clearly states "nonunion" for the fracture.
• Verify that the encounter is for follow-up care, not the initial treatment.
• Confirm the fracture location is the distal femur and the Salter-Harris type is I.