Sltr-haris Type I physl fx upr end unsp tibia, 7thP

This code describes a growth plate fracture at the top of the shin bone (tibia) in an unspecified leg, where the fracture has healed incorrectly (malunion). This specific encounter is for ongoing treatment or follow-up of this previously sustained injury.

Use this code when a patient presents for follow-up care, rehabilitation, or management of complications related to a Salter-Harris Type I fracture of the proximal tibia that has healed in an anatomically incorrect position. This applies to subsequent visits after the initial treatment of the fracture.

• Ensure documentation clearly states "malunion" and specifies the "subsequent encounter" for this fracture.
• Verify the fracture type is Salter-Harris Type I and the location is the upper end of the tibia.
• Do not use for initial treatment or for nonunion; separate codes exist for those scenarios.