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

This code signifies a complex growth plate fracture (Salter-Harris Type IV) affecting the right metatarsal bone, which is located in the foot. The fracture is not healing properly, indicating a nonunion, and the patient is presenting for follow-up care or treatment related to this ongoing issue.

This code is appropriate for subsequent encounters when a patient with a previously diagnosed Salter-Harris Type IV fracture of the right metatarsal is being treated for a confirmed nonunion. This includes office visits, hospital stays, or surgical procedures aimed at addressing the nonunion.

• Ensure documentation clearly specifies "nonunion" and not just delayed healing.
• Verify the laterality (right metatarsal) and the specific Salter-Harris type (Type IV).
• This code is for subsequent encounters; an initial encounter would use a different seventh character.