Sltr-haris Type I physl fx low end rad, r arm, 7thP

This code signifies a Salter-Harris Type I growth plate fracture located at the distal end of the right radius, which is currently in a healing phase but has united in an anatomically incorrect position. This type of fracture involves a separation of the epiphysis from the metaphysis through the growth plate itself, without bone involvement. The "malunion" indicates that the bone fragments have healed, but with an unacceptable degree of angulation, rotation, or shortening.

Apply this code for follow-up encounters where a patient is being treated for a previously diagnosed Salter-Harris Type I fracture of the right distal radius that has healed, but with a noticeable and documented malunion. This would be used when assessing the functional impact of the malunion, planning corrective procedures, or managing ongoing symptoms related to the improper healing.

• Ensure documentation clearly specifies "malunion" and not "nonunion" or "delayed union."
• Verify the fracture is explicitly stated as Salter-Harris Type I and located at the lower end of the right radius.
• This code is for subsequent encounters; an initial encounter would use a different code from the same category.