Unsp physl fx upper end r fibula, subs for fx w routn heal

Unspecified physeal fracture of upper end of right fibula, subsequent encounter for fracture with routine healing

📋Clinical Description

This code signifies a fracture of the growth plate located at the top portion of the right fibula, where the specific type of physeal fracture is not documented. The patient is in the healing phase, and the fracture is progressing as expected without complications.

🎯When to Use

This code is appropriate for follow-up encounters when a patient with an unclassified physeal fracture of the upper right fibula is receiving routine care and demonstrating normal healing. It is used after the initial treatment phase, indicating ongoing management.

💡Coding Tips

Ensure documentation specifies "unspecified" physeal fracture and "routine healing" for the subsequent encounter.
Verify the laterality is correctly identified as "right" fibula.
Do not use for initial encounters or for fractures with delayed healing, nonunion, or malunion.

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Code Hierarchy

▲S89.201Unspecified physeal fracture of upper end of right fibula

S89.201D(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