Sltr-haris Type II physl fx low end l fibula, 7thP

This code describes a specific growth plate injury, a Salter-Harris Type II fracture, affecting the lower part of the left fibula. The "Type II" indicates the fracture extends through the growth plate and into the metaphysis. The "subsequent encounter with malunion" specifies that this is not the initial treatment for the fracture, and the bone has healed in an anatomically incorrect or misaligned position.

This code is used when a patient presents for follow-up care, evaluation, or treatment of a previously diagnosed Salter-Harris Type II fracture of the distal left fibula that has healed with malunion. This could include scenarios where the malunion is causing functional impairment, pain, or is being assessed for corrective surgery.

• Ensure documentation clearly specifies "left" fibula and "Salter-Harris Type II" to support this code.
• Verify that the encounter is for a subsequent visit related to the fracture and that malunion is explicitly documented.
• Do not use this code for initial fracture treatment or for nonunion; specific codes exist for those scenarios.