Sltr-haris Type I physeal fx phalanx of right toe, 7thK

This code describes a growth plate fracture (Salter-Harris Type I) affecting a phalanx bone in the right foot, specifically a toe. The fracture has failed to heal properly, resulting in a nonunion, and the patient is presenting for follow-up care related to this ongoing issue.

This code is appropriate for encounters where a patient is being managed for a previously diagnosed Salter-Harris Type I fracture of a right toe phalanx that has not united. This includes visits for assessment of nonunion, planning for further intervention (e.g., surgery, casting), or monitoring the nonunion's progress.

• Ensure documentation clearly specifies "nonunion" and not delayed healing or routine healing.
• Verify the laterality (right toe) and the specific bone (phalanx) are documented.
• Confirm this is a subsequent encounter, not the initial treatment for the fracture.