Sltr-haris Type III physeal fx left metatarsal, 7thD

This code signifies a Salter-Harris Type III fracture affecting the growth plate of a metatarsal bone in the left foot. This specific type of fracture involves a break through the physis and epiphysis, but not the metaphysis. The "D" suffix indicates that the patient is in the healing phase, receiving routine follow-up care for the fracture.

Use this code for a patient presenting for a follow-up visit after initial treatment of a left metatarsal Salter-Harris Type III fracture, where the fracture is healing as expected without complications. This applies to subsequent encounters after the initial diagnosis and treatment, but before the fracture is fully healed.

• Ensure documentation specifies "left" metatarsal and "Salter-Harris Type III" to support this code.
• The "D" suffix is crucial for subsequent encounters during routine healing; avoid using "A" (initial) or "S" (sequela) unless clinically appropriate.
• Verify the encounter type aligns with routine healing; if complications arise, a different suffix or additional codes may be necessary.