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

Salter-Harris Type IV 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 IV) affecting the upper part of the right radius bone. It indicates that the patient is in a follow-up phase where the fracture is healing as expected without complications.

🎯When to Use

Apply this code for follow-up visits after the initial treatment of a Salter-Harris Type IV fracture of the proximal right radius. This is appropriate when the physician documents routine healing and the patient is not experiencing delayed union, nonunion, or malunion.

💡Coding Tips

Ensure documentation specifies "right arm" and "routine healing" for subsequent encounters.
Confirm the fracture type is explicitly documented as Salter-Harris Type IV.
Do not use for initial encounters or if healing is complicated (e.g., delayed, nonunion, malunion).

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Code Hierarchy

▲S59.141Sltr-haris Type IV physeal fx upper end radius, right arm

S59.141D(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