Sltr-haris Type III physl fx low end l femr, 7thG

This code signifies a specific growth plate fracture affecting the lower part of the left thigh bone (femur) in a child or adolescent. It's a Salter-Harris Type III injury, meaning the fracture line extends through the growth plate and into the end of the bone, but not across the entire growth plate. This particular code is used when the patient is seen for follow-up care and the fracture is not healing as expected.

This code is appropriate for follow-up visits where a patient with a previously diagnosed Salter-Harris Type III physeal fracture of the distal left femur is experiencing delayed healing. This could include scenarios where imaging shows persistent fracture lines, inadequate callus formation, or clinical signs of delayed union. It should be used after the initial treatment phase, indicating ongoing management for a complicated healing process.

• Ensure documentation clearly specifies "delayed healing" for this subsequent encounter.
• Verify the fracture type is explicitly Salter-Harris Type III and located at the lower end of the left femur.
• Do not use for initial treatment or routine follow-up without documented delayed healing.