Sltr-haris Type II physl fx upr end rad, l arm, 7thP

This code signifies a Salter-Harris Type II fracture affecting the growth plate at the upper end of the left radius, which is now being treated for a complication of malunion. Malunion indicates that the fracture has healed, but in an unsatisfactory position, potentially leading to functional impairment or deformity.

This code is appropriate for follow-up encounters where a patient with a previously diagnosed Salter-Harris Type II physeal fracture of the proximal left radius is being managed for malunion. This could include assessments for corrective surgery, physical therapy to address residual deficits, or ongoing monitoring of the malunited fracture.

• Ensure documentation clearly specifies "malunion" as the complication of the fracture healing.
• Verify the fracture type (Salter-Harris Type II) and location (upper end of radius, left arm).
• This code is for a "subsequent encounter," meaning it's not the initial treatment for the fracture.