Sltr-haris Type II physl fx upr end l fibula, 7thD

This code describes a specific growth plate fracture in a child or adolescent, affecting the upper part of the left fibula. It's a Salter-Harris Type II injury, meaning the fracture line extends through the growth plate and then angles up into the metaphysis (the wider part of the bone shaft adjacent to the growth plate). The "subsequent encounter" indicates the patient is receiving follow-up care for a fracture that is now healing routinely.

This code is used for follow-up visits where a patient with a previously diagnosed Salter-Harris Type II fracture of the proximal left fibula is showing expected progress in healing. This includes appointments for cast changes, wound checks, or physical therapy where the primary focus is monitoring routine fracture consolidation. It would also be appropriate for imaging studies confirming routine healing.

• Ensure documentation specifies "left fibula" and "upper end" to support laterality and anatomical site.
• Verify the encounter is for routine healing, not delayed healing, nonunion, or malunion, which have different subsequent encounter codes.
• Confirm the fracture type is explicitly documented as Salter-Harris Type II.