Sltr-haris Type III physl fx lower end humer, left arm, 7thP

This code describes a specific type of growth plate fracture (Salter-Harris Type III) affecting the lower part of the left humerus, which is the long bone of the upper arm. "Malunion" indicates that the fracture has healed, but in an unsatisfactory position or alignment. This code is used when the patient is seen for follow-up care related to this malunited fracture, not for the initial treatment.

This code is appropriate for encounters where a patient is being evaluated or treated for complications arising from a previously sustained Salter-Harris Type III fracture of the left distal humerus that has healed incorrectly. This includes visits for assessing range of motion, pain, functional limitations, or planning corrective procedures related to the malunion. It would not be used for the initial treatment of the acute fracture or for a fracture that has healed correctly.

• Always confirm the specific Salter-Harris type, bone, and laterality.
• Ensure documentation clearly states "malunion" and that the encounter is subsequent to the initial fracture treatment.
• Do not use for nonunion; a different code would be required for that complication.