Unsp physl fx upr end humer, unsp arm, 7thG

This code signifies a fracture affecting the growth plate (physis) at the top of the humerus, where the specific type of physeal fracture is not documented. The injury's exact location on the upper arm is also unspecified. This particular code is used when the patient is receiving follow-up care for this fracture, and the healing process is progressing slower than expected.

Apply this code for subsequent encounters when a patient with a previously diagnosed, unspecified physeal fracture of the proximal humerus is experiencing delayed healing. This would include follow-up appointments where the physician notes the fracture is not uniting at the anticipated rate, but no specific complication like nonunion or malunion has yet been definitively diagnosed.

• Ensure documentation clearly states "delayed healing" for this subsequent encounter.
• Do not use this code for initial encounters; an initial encounter code (ending in A) would be appropriate then.
• If the specific type of physeal fracture (e.g., Salter-Harris type) is documented, a more specific code should be selected.