Sltr-haris Type II physeal fx phalanx of unsp toe, 7thG

This code signifies a specific growth plate fracture in a toe bone, where the fracture line extends through the physis and then into the metaphysis. The injury is currently in a phase of delayed healing, meaning the expected timeline for bone union has passed without sufficient progress. The exact toe affected is not specified.

Apply this code when a patient presents for follow-up care of a previously diagnosed Salter-Harris Type II physeal fracture of an unspecified toe phalanx, and clinical or radiological findings indicate that the fracture is not healing at the anticipated rate. This code is appropriate for subsequent encounters after the initial treatment, specifically when delayed healing is documented.

• Ensure documentation clearly states "delayed healing" for a Salter-Harris Type II fracture of a toe phalanx.
• Verify that this is a subsequent encounter, not the initial treatment for the fracture.
• If the specific toe is identified (e.g., great toe, lesser toe), a more specific code should be used.