Unsp physeal fx upper end of humerus, left arm, sequela

This code signifies a fracture of the growth plate (physis) at the top of the left humerus, where the specific type of physeal fracture is not documented. The "sequela" seventh character indicates that this code is used for conditions that are a late effect or complication of the original fracture, after the acute phase of healing has passed. This could include issues like growth arrest, limb length discrepancy, or deformity resulting from the initial injury.

Use this code when documenting a long-term complication or residual effect stemming from an unspecified physeal fracture of the proximal left humerus. This applies to follow-up encounters where the patient presents with issues directly attributable to the prior fracture, such as a growth plate arrest or angular deformity. It is not used for the initial acute injury or during the active healing phase.

• Ensure the medical record clearly links the current condition to a previously sustained physeal fracture of the proximal left humerus.
• Verify that the "sequela" seventh character (S) is appropriate, indicating a late effect rather than an acute or healing injury.
• If the specific Salter-Harris classification of the original physeal fracture is known and documented, a more specific code should be used instead of "unspecified."