S59.031G
ICD-10-CMSalter-Harris Type III physeal fracture of lower end of ulna, right arm, subsequent encounter for fracture with delayed healing
This code signifies a specific growth plate fracture at the lower end of the right ulna, classified as Salter-Harris Type III. This type involves a fracture extending through the physis and epiphysis, but not the metaphysis. The "G" suffix indicates that the patient is in a subsequent phase of care, and the fracture is experiencing delayed healing.
Apply this code for follow-up encounters where a patient with a previously diagnosed Salter-Harris Type III physeal fracture of the right distal ulna is presenting with evidence of delayed healing. This would include situations where the fracture is not uniting within the expected timeframe, requiring continued management or intervention.
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