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

This code indicates a Salter-Harris Type I fracture that occurred in the growth plate (physis) of a phalanx bone in an unspecified toe, and the patient is now presenting for care related to a long-term complication or residual effect of that original injury. This type of fracture involves a complete separation of the epiphysis from the metaphysis through the growth plate, without bone fracture. The 'sequela' designation signifies that the initial acute injury has healed, but the patient is experiencing ongoing issues directly attributable to it.

Apply this code when documenting follow-up care for a patient experiencing chronic pain, deformity, growth disturbance, or other persistent problems in an unspecified toe, stemming from a previously sustained Salter-Harris Type I physeal fracture of a phalanx. This code is appropriate for encounters addressing the late effects or complications, not the initial acute fracture treatment.

• Always ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to the previous Salter-Harris Type I physeal fracture.
• Do not use this code for the initial treatment of the acute fracture; it is exclusively for sequelae.
• If the specific toe (e.g., great toe, lesser toe) is documented, a more specific code should be selected.