Sltr-haris Type II physeal fx right metatarsal, 7thD

This code describes a Salter-Harris Type II fracture affecting the growth plate of a metatarsal bone in the right foot, specifically during the healing phase where the fracture is progressing as expected. This type of fracture involves a break through the physis and into the metaphysis, sparing the epiphysis.

Use this code for follow-up encounters of a patient with a previously diagnosed Salter-Harris Type II fracture of the right metatarsal, when the fracture is healing routinely without complications. This applies to situations such as cast changes, follow-up X-rays showing callus formation, or routine physical therapy visits during the healing period.

• Ensure the encounter is for subsequent care of the fracture, not the initial treatment.
• Verify that the fracture is located in the right metatarsal and is a Salter-Harris Type II.
• Confirm that the documentation indicates routine healing, not delayed healing, nonunion, or malunion.