Oth physl fx upper end unsp tibia, subs for fx w delay heal

This code signifies a fracture of the growth plate (physis) at the top of the tibia, the larger bone in the lower leg, that is not further specified as to type. The "G" suffix indicates that the patient is in a subsequent phase of care, specifically for a fracture that is not healing as expected.

This code is appropriate for follow-up encounters where a patient with a previously diagnosed, unspecified physeal fracture of the proximal tibia is presenting with delayed union or non-union. It would be used when the initial treatment has been rendered, and the focus of the current visit is on managing the slow healing process.

• Ensure documentation clearly states "delayed healing" for this specific fracture site.
• Verify that the encounter is indeed a subsequent visit for fracture care, not an initial treatment.
• Confirm that the fracture is located at the "upper end" or "proximal" tibia and involves the physis.