Sltr-haris Type II physl fx low end r tibia, 7thP

This code signifies a specific type of growth plate fracture (Salter-Harris Type II) affecting the lower portion of the right shin bone. The fracture has previously occurred and is now being managed during a subsequent encounter where the bone has healed in an imperfect alignment.

This code is appropriate for follow-up visits where a patient is being treated for complications arising from a previously sustained Salter-Harris Type II fracture of the distal right tibia, specifically when malunion has been identified. This includes scenarios where the malunion is being monitored, or when interventions are planned or performed to address the imperfect healing.

• Ensure documentation clearly specifies "right tibia" and "lower end" to differentiate from other locations.
• Verify the encounter is for a "subsequent encounter" and that "malunion" is explicitly documented as the complication.
• Do not use for initial fracture treatment or for nonunion; specific codes exist for those scenarios.