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

This code signifies a Salter-Harris Type IV growth plate fracture affecting a phalanx bone in the right foot, where the fracture has healed in an anatomically incorrect position. This malunion indicates a previous injury that did not align properly during the healing process, leading to a deformity.

Apply this code when documenting follow-up care for a patient who previously sustained a Salter-Harris Type IV physeal fracture of a right toe phalanx, and clinical or radiological assessment confirms that the fracture has healed with a noticeable angular or rotational deformity. This would be used for subsequent encounters addressing the consequences or management of this malunion, not the initial injury or routine healing.

• Ensure documentation clearly states "malunion" and specifies the right toe phalanx.
• Verify that this is a subsequent encounter, not the initial treatment for the fracture.
• Confirm the fracture type is specifically Salter-Harris Type IV, as other types have different codes.