Sltr-haris Type II physl fx lower end ulna, left arm, sqla

This code signifies a Salter-Harris Type II growth plate fracture located at the distal end of the ulna in the left arm, where the fracture's acute phase has passed and the patient is now experiencing a long-term complication or residual effect. This type of fracture involves the physis and a portion of the metaphysis.

Use this code when documenting a patient presenting with a chronic issue, such as growth disturbance, deformity, or persistent pain, directly attributable to a previously sustained Salter-Harris Type II fracture of the left distal ulnar physis. This code is appropriate for follow-up encounters addressing the sequelae of the original injury.

• Requires a seventh character of 'S' to indicate sequela, signifying a late effect of the injury.
• Do not use for the initial treatment or active healing phase of the fracture; those would require an 'A' or 'D' seventh character.
• Always consider linking this code with an external cause code if the original injury mechanism is relevant to the sequela being treated.