Sltr-haris Type II physl fx upr end unsp fibula, 7thG

This code signifies a specific growth plate fracture, a Salter-Harris Type II, located at the top portion of an unknown fibula. The "Type II" indicates the fracture extends through the physis and into the metaphysis, sparing the epiphysis. This particular encounter is for ongoing management of the fracture, which is not healing at the expected rate.

Apply this code for follow-up visits where a patient is being treated for a Salter-Harris Type II fracture of the proximal fibula, and the physician has documented delayed healing. This would include scenarios such as cast changes, physical therapy evaluations, or imaging studies performed to monitor the slow healing process.

• Ensure physician documentation explicitly states "delayed healing" for this specific fracture.
• Confirm the fracture is indeed a Salter-Harris Type II and located at the upper end of the fibula.
• Verify this is a subsequent encounter, not the initial treatment for the fracture.