Sltr-haris Type I physl fx low end ulna, r arm, 7thP

This code describes a specific type of growth plate fracture (Salter-Harris Type I) affecting the lower part of the right ulna, where the bone has healed incorrectly, resulting in a malunion. This indicates that the patient is receiving ongoing care for the complications arising from this improperly healed fracture.

This code is appropriate for follow-up visits where a patient is being managed for a malunited Salter-Harris Type I fracture of the distal right ulnar physis. This includes scenarios such as evaluation for corrective surgery, physical therapy for functional deficits due to the malunion, or monitoring of growth disturbances.

• Ensure documentation clearly specifies "right arm" and "ulna" to differentiate from other bones or sides.
• Verify the encounter is for a "subsequent encounter for fracture with malunion" and not an initial treatment or routine follow-up without malunion.
• Confirm the fracture type is explicitly documented as Salter-Harris Type I.