Sltr-haris Type III physl fx lower end ulna, unsp arm, sqla

This code signifies a Salter-Harris Type III fracture affecting the growth plate (physis) at the distal end of the ulna, where the fracture line extends through the physis and epiphysis. It indicates that the injury is a long-term complication or residual effect of a previous fracture, rather than an acute event. The specific arm (left or right) is not documented.

This code is appropriate for documenting the sequelae of a Salter-Harris Type III physeal fracture of the distal ulna when the initial injury has healed, but the patient presents with ongoing issues such as growth disturbance, deformity, or chronic pain directly attributable to the past fracture. It should be used when the laterality of the affected arm is not specified in the medical record.

• Always assign a "S" (sequela) seventh character for conditions that are residual effects of a previous injury.
• Ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to a past Salter-Harris Type III fracture of the distal ulna.
• Avoid using this code for acute or initial injury encounters; instead, use the appropriate acute fracture code with the correct seventh character.