Oth physl fx upr end humer, r arm, subs for fx w delay heal

This code signifies a fracture affecting the growth plate (physis) at the top of the right humerus, excluding Salter-Harris types I and II. The patient is in a subsequent phase of care for this injury, and the fracture is exhibiting delayed healing, meaning it is taking longer than expected to unite.

Apply this code when a patient presents for follow-up care of a right upper humeral physeal fracture that is not a Salter-Harris type I or II, and the physician documents that the fracture union is progressing slower than anticipated. This would be used after the initial treatment phase, during ongoing management of the delayed healing.

• Ensure documentation explicitly states "delayed healing" for the fracture.
• Verify the fracture location is the "upper end of humerus" and laterality is "right arm."
• Confirm the fracture type is "other physeal fracture," ruling out Salter-Harris I or II.