Oth physl fx low end humer, l arm, subs for fx w routn heal

This code signifies a fracture affecting the growth plate (physis) at the distal end of the left humerus, which is not further specified as Salter-Harris types I-IV. The patient is in a subsequent phase of care, and the fracture is progressing with expected routine healing.

Apply this code for follow-up encounters where a patient is receiving ongoing treatment for an unspecified physeal fracture of the lower left humerus. This is appropriate when the fracture is healing without complications and the patient is not in the initial phase of treatment.

• Ensure documentation specifies "left arm" and "lower end of humerus" for laterality and anatomical site.
• Confirm the "D" seventh character is appropriate for a subsequent encounter with routine healing.
• Verify that no more specific Salter-Harris type (e.g., S49.022D) is documented, as this code is for "other" physeal fractures.