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

This code signifies a Salter-Harris Type I growth plate fracture located at the distal (lower) end of the tibia, where the fracture has healed in an abnormal alignment (malunion). This specific type of fracture involves a separation of the epiphysis from the metaphysis through the growth plate itself, without bone involvement.

This code is appropriate for follow-up encounters when a patient is being treated for complications arising from a previously sustained Salter-Harris Type I fracture of the distal tibia, specifically when malunion has occurred. It is used when the patient is receiving active treatment for the malunion, such as physical therapy, bracing, or surgical planning for corrective osteotomy.

• Ensure documentation clearly states "malunion" as the complication of the fracture.
• Verify that the encounter is for subsequent treatment of the malunion, not the initial injury or routine follow-up without complications.
• Confirm the fracture location is the lower end of the tibia and the Salter-Harris type is I.