Unsp physl fx low end ulna, l arm, subs for fx w routn heal

This code signifies a fracture of the growth plate (physis) at the lower end of the left ulna, where the specific type of physeal fracture is not documented. It indicates that the patient is in a subsequent phase of care, and the fracture is healing as expected without complications.

Apply this code when a patient presents for follow-up care of an unclassified growth plate fracture of the distal left ulna, and the physician's documentation confirms routine healing. This would typically be used during office visits or hospital encounters after the initial treatment, as long as the healing process is progressing normally.

• Ensure documentation specifies "left arm" and "subsequent encounter for fracture with routine healing."
• Do not use this code for initial encounters or for fractures with delayed healing, nonunion, or malunion.
• Verify that the fracture is indeed of the physis (growth plate) and not another part of the ulna.