Sltr-haris Type III physeal fx right metatarsal, 7thK

This code signifies a Salter-Harris Type III fracture affecting the growth plate of a metatarsal bone in the right foot. The "Type III" indicates the fracture line extends through the physis and epiphysis, entering the joint. The "nonunion" aspect specifies that the fracture has failed to heal properly after an initial treatment period.

This code is appropriate for encounters where a patient is being treated for a previously diagnosed right metatarsal Salter-Harris Type III physeal fracture that has not united. This includes follow-up visits, evaluations for surgical intervention due to nonunion, or ongoing management of the unhealed fracture.

• Ensure documentation clearly specifies "right" metatarsal and "nonunion" for accurate code assignment.
• Verify the Salter-Harris type is explicitly documented as "Type III."
• This code is for subsequent encounters; an initial encounter for the same fracture would use a different seventh character.