Sltr-haris Type III physl fx upper end humer, left arm, sqla

This code signifies a Salter-Harris Type III fracture affecting the growth plate at the proximal end of the left humerus, indicating a fracture that extends through the physis and epiphysis. It specifically denotes a sequela, meaning a late effect or complication arising from an initial injury that has already healed or is in a chronic stage.

Use this code for patients presenting with long-term complications, deformities, or functional limitations directly attributable to a previously sustained Salter-Harris Type III physeal fracture of the left proximal humerus. This is appropriate when the acute phase of the fracture has passed, and the current encounter addresses the residual effects.

• Always use a seventh character of 'S' for sequela when coding for late effects of an injury.
• Ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to the previous Salter-Harris Type III fracture of the left proximal humerus.
• Do not use this code for the initial acute injury; a different seventh character would be required for the active treatment phase.