Unsp physl fx lower end of r tibia, subs for fx w delay heal

This code indicates an unconfirmed growth plate fracture at the distal end of the right shin bone that is not healing at the expected rate. It signifies that the initial treatment has occurred, and the patient is now receiving ongoing care for the delayed union of this specific fracture.

Apply this code when a patient presents for follow-up care of an unconfirmed physeal fracture of the lower right tibia, and the physician documents that the fracture healing is progressing slower than anticipated. This would be used after the initial encounter for the fracture and before definitive healing or nonunion is established.

• Ensure documentation clearly states "delayed healing" for this specific fracture.
• Verify laterality (right) and anatomical site (lower end of tibia) are precisely documented.
• This code is for an "unspecified" physeal fracture; if the type of physeal fracture (e.g., Salter-Harris type) is known, a more specific code should be used.