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

This code signifies a fracture of the growth plate (physis) at the lower end of the right humerus, excluding Salter-Harris types I-IV, that is not healing as expected. It indicates that the patient is in a later stage of care for this specific fracture, and the healing process is prolonged.

Use this code for follow-up encounters where a patient with a previously diagnosed "other" physeal fracture of the distal right humerus is presenting with delayed union or nonunion. This applies when the initial treatment has been rendered, and the focus of the encounter is on managing the ongoing, slow healing of the fracture.

• Ensure documentation clearly specifies "delayed healing" for the right humerus physeal fracture.
• Verify that the fracture type is "other physeal," not a specific Salter-Harris classification.
• Confirm this is a subsequent encounter, not the initial treatment for the fracture.