Sltr-haris Type I physeal fx phalanx of unsp toe, 7thP

This code signifies a growth plate fracture (Salter-Harris Type I) affecting a phalanx bone in an unspecified toe, where the fracture has healed incorrectly (malunion). This indicates a previous injury that did not align properly during the healing process, leading to a deformity or functional impairment.

Apply this code when documenting a patient presenting for follow-up care, evaluation, or treatment of a previously sustained Salter-Harris Type I fracture of a toe phalanx that has resulted in malunion. This would be used for encounters occurring after the initial treatment of the acute fracture.

• Ensure documentation clearly states "malunion" and specifies a Salter-Harris Type I fracture.
• Verify the encounter is for a subsequent visit related to the fracture's healing complication, not the initial injury.
• Confirm the affected bone is a phalanx of an unspecified toe; if a specific toe is documented, a more precise code should be selected.