Sltr-haris Type III physeal fx phalanx of right toe, 7thP

This code signifies a specific type of growth plate fracture (Salter-Harris Type III) affecting a toe phalanx on the right foot. It indicates that the patient is in a follow-up phase of treatment, and the fracture is healing with an undesirable alignment or union (malunion).

Use this code for patients presenting for follow-up care of a previously diagnosed Salter-Harris Type III fracture of a right toe phalanx, where imaging or clinical assessment confirms malunion. This applies to encounters for ongoing management, assessment of healing progression, or planning for corrective interventions related to the malunion.

• Ensure documentation clearly specifies "right toe" and "phalanx" for anatomical accuracy.
• Confirm the Salter-Harris classification (Type III) is explicitly stated by the provider.
• Verify that the encounter is for a "subsequent encounter" and that "malunion" is documented as the healing complication.