Sltr-haris Type III physl fx upr end rad, unsp arm, 7thG

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

📋Clinical Description

This code signifies a specific growth plate fracture (Salter-Harris Type III) occurring at the top portion of the radius bone. It indicates that the injury is in the process of healing, but not as quickly as expected, and the affected arm was not specified.

🎯When to Use

Apply this code when documenting follow-up care for a patient with a Salter-Harris Type III fracture of the proximal radius who is experiencing delayed healing. This would be used after the initial treatment phase, during subsequent visits for ongoing management.

💡Coding Tips

Ensure documentation clearly specifies "delayed healing" for this subsequent encounter.
Verify the fracture type is explicitly Salter-Harris Type III and located at the upper end of the radius.
Do not use this code for initial encounters or for fractures healing normally.

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Code Hierarchy

▲S59.139Sltr-haris Type III physeal fx upper end radius, unsp arm

S59.139G(current)

Crosswalks

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 S59.001Unspecified physeal fracture of lower end of ulna, right arm S59.001A