Sltr-haris Type III physeal fx phalanx of unsp toe, 7thD

This code signifies a specific growth plate fracture (Salter-Harris Type III) affecting a toe bone in a pediatric patient. This type of fracture involves a break through the growth plate and extends into the joint surface, indicating a more complex injury than a simple growth plate separation. The "subsequent encounter" indicates the patient is receiving follow-up care for this fracture, which is now healing routinely.

Use this code for follow-up visits where a pediatric patient is being monitored for a Salter-Harris Type III fracture of an unspecified toe phalanx. The fracture should be progressing as expected without complications, such as delayed union or nonunion. This code is appropriate when the initial treatment has been rendered and the focus is on routine healing.

• Ensure documentation specifies "subsequent encounter" and "routine healing" for accurate code selection.
• Verify the fracture type is explicitly documented as Salter-Harris Type III and involves a toe phalanx.
• Do not use this code for initial treatment or if complications like malunion are present; different codes would apply.