Sltr-haris Type II physl fx upr end unsp tibia, 7thD

This code signifies a Salter-Harris Type II fracture affecting the growth plate at the upper end of the tibia, where the fracture line extends through the physis and into the metaphysis. This specific code is used when the patient is in the routine healing phase following the initial treatment of the fracture.

This code is appropriate for follow-up encounters where a patient is recovering from a Salter-Harris Type II fracture of the proximal tibia, and the healing process is progressing as expected without complications. It would be used after the initial treatment has been rendered and the patient is undergoing routine post-fracture care.

• Ensure documentation specifies "subsequent encounter" and "routine healing" for this specific fracture type.
• Confirm the fracture location is the upper end of the tibia; "unspecified" indicates the laterality is not documented.
• Do not use for initial encounters or for encounters with delayed healing, nonunion, or malunion.