Sltr-haris Type IV physl fx low end ulna, unsp arm, 7thD

This code signifies a follow-up encounter for a specific type of growth plate fracture (Salter-Harris Type IV) located at the lower end of the ulna. The fracture is in the process of routine healing, indicating no complications or delayed union. The "unspecified arm" denotes that the laterality of the injury was not documented.

Use this code for subsequent visits where a patient is being monitored for a Salter-Harris Type IV physeal fracture of the distal ulna that is healing as expected. This applies after the initial treatment has been rendered and the patient is progressing through the normal healing stages. It is appropriate when the medical record does not specify whether the injury occurred on the left or right arm.

• Ensure documentation explicitly states "subsequent encounter" and "routine healing."
• Verify the fracture type is Salter-Harris Type IV and the location is the lower end of the ulna.
• Only use the "unspecified arm" designation when laterality is genuinely absent from the medical record.