Oth physl fx lower end of r tibia, subs for fx w routn heal

Other physeal fracture of lower end of right tibia, subsequent encounter for fracture with routine healing

📋Clinical Description

This code signifies a fracture affecting the growth plate (physis) at the distal end of the right tibia, which is not further specified as Salter-Harris type I, II, III, or IV. The patient is in the healing phase, and the fracture is progressing as expected without complications.

🎯When to Use

Apply this code for follow-up encounters of a pediatric or adolescent patient with a previously diagnosed, unspecified physeal fracture of the lower right tibia. This is appropriate when the physician documents routine healing and the patient is not experiencing delayed healing, nonunion, or malunion.

💡Coding Tips

Ensure documentation specifies "right tibia" and "lower end" or "distal."
Confirm the encounter is for "subsequent" care and "routine healing."
If the Salter-Harris type is documented, a more specific code should be used.

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Code Hierarchy

▲S89.191Other physeal fracture of lower end of right tibia

S89.191D(current)

Crosswalks

V54.16ApproxICD-9 V54.16ApproxICD-9

Same Category

S89Other and unspecified injuries of lower leg S89.0Physeal fracture of upper end of tibia S89.00Unspecified physeal fracture of upper end of tibia S89.001