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

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

📋Clinical Description

This code signifies a specific growth plate fracture (Salter-Harris Type II) affecting the lower end of the ulna bone in the left arm. It indicates that the fracture has not healed properly (nonunion) and the patient is being seen for follow-up care related to this ongoing issue.

🎯When to Use

Apply this code when documenting subsequent encounters for a patient with a previously diagnosed Salter-Harris Type II fracture of the distal left ulnar physis that has failed to unite. This includes visits for monitoring, treatment planning for nonunion, or management of complications arising from the nonunion.

💡Coding Tips

Ensure documentation clearly specifies "nonunion" for the subsequent encounter.
Verify the fracture type is Salter-Harris Type II and the location is the lower end of the left ulna.
Confirm this is not the initial treatment encounter for the fracture.

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Code Hierarchy

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

S59.022K(current)

Crosswalks

733.82ApproxICD-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 S59.001Unspecified physeal fracture of lower end of ulna, right arm S59.001A