Sltr-haris Type II physl fx lower end humer, left arm, sqla

This code indicates a specific type of growth plate fracture, a Salter-Harris Type II, affecting the lower part of the left humerus. This injury involves a fracture through the physis (growth plate) and extending into the metaphysis, but not into the epiphysis. The "S" at the end signifies that this encounter is for the sequelae, or late effects, of the original injury.

This code is appropriate when a patient is being treated for a long-term complication or residual effect stemming from a previously sustained Salter-Harris Type II fracture of the distal left humerus. Examples include ongoing pain, deformity, growth disturbance, or limited range of motion directly attributable to the old fracture. It should not be used for the initial treatment of the acute fracture.

• Always ensure documentation clearly specifies the fracture type as Salter-Harris Type II and the location as the lower end of the left humerus.
• The seventh character "S" is crucial and indicates that the encounter is for the sequela of the injury, not the active treatment of the acute fracture.
• Code any specific sequelae (e.g., malunion, nonunion, growth arrest) in addition to this code to provide a complete clinical picture.