Sltr-haris Type I physl fx low end rad, unsp arm, 7thD

Salter-Harris Type I physeal fracture of lower end of radius, unspecified arm, subsequent encounter for fracture with routine healing

📋Clinical Description

This code signifies a follow-up encounter for a Salter-Harris Type I fracture affecting the growth plate at the distal end of the radius. The fracture is healing as expected, without complications, and the specific arm involved was not documented.

🎯When to Use

Apply this code when a patient presents for a routine follow-up visit for a previously diagnosed Salter-Harris Type I distal radial physeal fracture. This is appropriate when the fracture is progressing through normal healing stages and no complications or delayed healing are noted.

💡Coding Tips

Ensure documentation specifies "subsequent encounter" and "routine healing."
Verify that the fracture type is explicitly documented as Salter-Harris Type I.
If the arm (left or right) is specified, a more precise code should be used.

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Code Hierarchy

▲S59.219Sltr-haris Type I physeal fx lower end radius, unsp arm

S59.219D(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