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

This code signifies a fracture of the growth plate (physis) at the top of the humerus, where the specific type of physeal fracture is not documented. It applies to cases where the fracture is located in an unspecified arm and is currently experiencing delayed healing during a follow-up visit.

Use this code for a patient presenting for a follow-up appointment for a previously diagnosed upper humeral physeal fracture that is not healing at the expected rate. This code is appropriate when the exact Salter-Harris classification or other specific physeal fracture type is not specified in the medical record, and the affected arm is also not specified.

• Ensure documentation clearly states "delayed healing" for the subsequent encounter.
• Verify that the specific type of physeal fracture (e.g., Salter-Harris type) is not documented; otherwise, a more specific code should be used.
• Confirm the affected arm (left, right, or unspecified) is accurately reflected in the code selection.