Sltr-haris Type II physl fx low end ulna, l arm, 7thD

Salter-Harris Type II physeal fracture of lower end of ulna, left arm, subsequent encounter for fracture with routine healing

📋Clinical Description

This code describes a specific type of growth plate fracture (Salter-Harris Type II) affecting the lower part of the ulna bone in the left forearm. It indicates that the patient is in a follow-up phase where the fracture is healing as expected without complications.

🎯When to Use

Apply this code for subsequent encounters when a patient with a previously diagnosed Salter-Harris Type II fracture of the distal left ulnar physis is presenting for routine follow-up. This is appropriate when the fracture is progressing well through the healing process.

💡Coding Tips

Ensure documentation specifies "subsequent encounter" and "routine healing" for the left ulna.
Verify the fracture type is explicitly documented as Salter-Harris Type II.
Confirm laterality is clearly stated as "left arm" or "left ulna."

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Code Hierarchy

▲S59.022Sltr-haris Type II physeal fx lower end of ulna, left arm

S59.022D(current)

Crosswalks

V54.12ApproxICD-9 V54.12ApproxICD-9

Same Category

S59Other and unspecified injuries of elbow and forearm S59.0Physeal fracture of lower end of ulna S59.00Unspecified physeal fracture of lower end of ulna S59.001