Sltr-haris Type II physeal fracture of left metatarsal, 7thD

This code describes a Salter-Harris Type II fracture affecting the growth plate (physis) of a metatarsal bone in the left foot, specifically during the healing phase where the patient is receiving follow-up care and the fracture is progressing routinely. This type of fracture involves a break through the physis and a portion of the metaphysis, but spares the epiphysis.

Use this code for subsequent encounters when a patient with a previously diagnosed Salter-Harris Type II physeal fracture of the left metatarsal is being seen for routine follow-up, cast changes, or monitoring of expected healing progress. This applies when the fracture is healing without complications and the patient is not in the initial acute phase of treatment.

• Ensure the encounter is for subsequent care and not the initial treatment of the fracture.
• Verify the fracture type is specifically Salter-Harris Type II and located in the left metatarsal.
• Confirm that the healing is routine; if there are complications (e.g., delayed healing, nonunion), a different seventh character would be appropriate.