Sltr-haris Type III physl fx upr end rad, r arm, 7thD

Salter-Harris Type III physeal fracture of upper end of radius, right arm, subsequent encounter for fracture with routine healing

📋Clinical Description

This code signifies a specific type of growth plate fracture (Salter-Harris Type III) affecting the upper part of the right radius. It indicates that the patient is in a subsequent phase of care where the fracture is healing as expected without complications.

🎯When to Use

Apply this code for follow-up encounters when a patient with a previously diagnosed Salter-Harris Type III fracture of the proximal right radius is undergoing routine healing. This would typically be used after the initial treatment phase and before complete healing is achieved, provided no complications have arisen.

💡Coding Tips

Ensure the encounter is for follow-up care and not the initial treatment.
Verify the fracture is specifically Salter-Harris Type III and located at the upper end of the right radius.
Confirm that healing is routine; use different codes for delayed healing, nonunion, or malunion.

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Code Hierarchy

▲S59.131Sltr-haris Type III physeal fx upper end radius, right arm

S59.131D(current)

Crosswalks

V54.12ApproxICD-9 V54.12ApproxICD-9

Same Category

S59Other and unspecified injuries of elbow and forearm S59.0Physeal fracture of lower end of ulna S59.00Unspecified physeal fracture of lower end of ulna S59.001