Sltr-haris Type III physl fx low end l tibia, 7thD

This code signifies a Salter-Harris Type III fracture affecting the growth plate at the distal end of the left tibia. This specific fracture pattern involves a break through the physis and epiphysis, but not the metaphysis, and is considered a more severe growth plate injury than Type I or II.

This code is appropriate for follow-up encounters where a patient is receiving ongoing care for a previously diagnosed Salter-Harris Type III physeal fracture of the lower left tibia, and the fracture is healing as expected without complications. This includes routine check-ups, cast changes, or physical therapy sessions during the normal healing period.

• Ensure documentation specifies "left tibia" and "lower end" to support laterality and anatomical site.
• Verify the encounter is for "routine healing" and not for delayed healing, nonunion, or malunion, which would require different seventh characters.
• Confirm the fracture type is explicitly documented as "Salter-Harris Type III" to differentiate from other Salter-Harris classifications.