Sltr-haris Type II physeal fx phalanx of left toe, 7thD

Salter-Harris Type II physeal fracture of phalanx of left toe, subsequent encounter for fracture with routine healing

📋Clinical Description

This code describes a specific type of growth plate fracture (Salter-Harris Type II) affecting a toe bone on the left foot. It indicates that the patient is in a follow-up period where the fracture is healing as expected without complications.

🎯When to Use

Use this code for subsequent visits when a patient is receiving routine follow-up care for a Salter-Harris Type II fracture of a left toe phalanx. This applies when the fracture is progressing to healing without issues, such as infection or nonunion.

💡Coding Tips

Ensure documentation specifies "left toe" and "phalanx" for laterality and location.
Verify the encounter is for "routine healing" and not for initial treatment or complications.
Confirm the fracture type is explicitly documented as Salter-Harris Type II.

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Code Hierarchy

▲S99.222Sltr-haris Type II physeal fracture of phalanx of left toe

S99.222D(current)

Same Category

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