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

This code signifies a past injury involving a Salter-Harris Type II fracture of the growth plate at the lower end of the humerus, where the specific arm affected is not documented. This type of fracture extends through the physis and into the metaphysis, but not into the epiphysis. The "sequela" designation indicates that this code is used to report a current condition or complication resulting from the initial fracture, rather than the acute injury itself.

Use this code when documenting a long-term effect or complication stemming from a previously sustained Salter-Harris Type II fracture of the distal humerus, and the laterality of the original injury is unknown or unspecified in the medical record. Examples include growth disturbances, angular deformities, or chronic pain directly attributable to the old fracture.

• Always sequence this sequela code after the code for the specific current condition or complication being treated.
• Ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to the previous Salter-Harris Type II fracture.
• Avoid using this code for the initial acute fracture; specific acute fracture codes should be used at that time.