Oth physl fx lower end of l fibula, subs for fx w delay heal

This code describes a fracture involving the growth plate (physis) at the lower end of the left fibula, which is not further specified as Salter-Harris type I, II, III, or IV. The "G" suffix indicates that the patient is receiving active treatment for the fracture, but the healing process is taking longer than expected.

Use this code for follow-up encounters where a patient with a previously diagnosed physeal fracture of the distal left fibula is still undergoing treatment, and the physician documents delayed healing. This applies to situations where the fracture has not yet united or is progressing slower than anticipated.

• Ensure documentation explicitly states "delayed healing" for the fracture.
• Verify the laterality (left fibula) and the specific location (lower end/distal) are clearly documented.
• This code is for subsequent encounters; an initial encounter would use the appropriate "A" (initial encounter) suffix.