Sltr-haris Type I physeal fracture of right metatarsal, 7thG

This code signifies a growth plate fracture at the end of the right metatarsal bone, specifically a Salter-Harris Type I injury. This type of fracture involves a complete separation of the epiphysis from the metaphysis without bone involvement. The "G" suffix indicates that the patient is in a later stage of care, experiencing slower-than-expected healing for this fracture.

This code is appropriate for follow-up encounters where a patient with a previously diagnosed Salter-Harris Type I fracture of the right metatarsal is still undergoing treatment, and the fracture union is progressing more slowly than anticipated. It should be used when the physician explicitly documents delayed healing of this specific injury.

• Ensure documentation clearly specifies "delayed healing" for the right metatarsal Salter-Harris Type I fracture.
• Verify the laterality (right) and the specific bone (metatarsal) are documented.
• Do not use this code for initial encounters or for fractures that are healing normally.