Sltr-haris Type IV physl fx low end l femr, 7thP

This code signifies a complex growth plate fracture (Salter-Harris Type IV) affecting the lower part of the left thigh bone, where the fracture has healed in an abnormal position (malunion). This specific type of fracture involves both the growth plate and a portion of the bone above and below it, carrying a higher risk for growth disturbance.

This code is appropriate for encounters where a patient is being treated for complications arising from a previously sustained Salter-Harris Type IV fracture of the distal left femur, specifically when malunion is present. This includes follow-up visits for assessment of the malunion, planning for corrective surgery, or managing long-term sequelae.

• Always confirm the specific Salter-Harris type, bone, laterality, and encounter type.
• Ensure documentation clearly states "malunion" and not "nonunion" or "delayed healing," as these have different codes.
• Verify that this is a subsequent encounter, not the initial treatment for the acute fracture.