Sltr-haris Type IV physeal fx upper end of l tibia, sequela

This code signifies a long-term complication or late effect stemming from a Salter-Harris Type IV growth plate fracture located at the top portion of the left shin bone. This specific fracture type involves both the epiphysis and metaphysis, extending through the physis. The "sequela" designation indicates that the current patient encounter is for a condition or problem that is a residual effect of the original injury, which has already healed.

Apply this code when documenting a patient encounter for a chronic issue directly resulting from a previously sustained Salter-Harris Type IV fracture of the proximal left tibia. This includes conditions like growth arrest, angular deformity, leg length discrepancy, or chronic pain attributable to the healed fracture. It should be used after the acute phase of the injury has passed and the fracture itself is no longer active.

• Always assign an additional code to specify the nature of the sequela (e.g., M21.062 for valgus deformity of left tibia).
• Ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to the prior Salter-Harris Type IV fracture.
• Do not use this code for the initial treatment of the acute fracture; use the acute injury code for that encounter.