Sltr-haris Type IV physl fx low end r tibia, 7thD

This code signifies a Salter-Harris Type IV fracture affecting the growth plate and extending through the metaphysis and epiphysis at the distal end of the right tibia. It indicates that the patient is in a subsequent phase of care, and the fracture is progressing with expected routine healing.

Apply this code for follow-up encounters where a patient is receiving ongoing treatment for a previously diagnosed Salter-Harris Type IV fracture of the distal right tibia. This is appropriate when the fracture is healing without complications and the patient is not experiencing delayed healing, nonunion, or malunion.

• Ensure documentation specifies "right tibia" and "Salter-Harris Type IV" to support this specific code.
• The "D" seventh character indicates a subsequent encounter for routine healing; do not use for initial treatment or complications.
• Verify the fracture site is explicitly the "lower end" or "distal" tibia.