Sltr-haris Type II physl fx low end rad, unsp arm, 7thG

This code signifies a specific type of growth plate fracture (Salter-Harris Type II) at the lower end of the radius bone, which is located in the forearm near the wrist. It indicates that the fracture is not healing as expected, and the patient is being seen for follow-up care related to this delayed healing. The "unspecified arm" component means the laterality (left or right) of the injury was not documented.

Use this code for a patient presenting for a follow-up visit for a previously diagnosed Salter-Harris Type II fracture of the distal radius where the healing process is prolonged or slower than anticipated. This applies when the physician explicitly documents "delayed healing" and the specific arm affected is not specified in the medical record.

• Ensure documentation clearly states "delayed healing" for this subsequent encounter.
• Verify that the fracture type is specifically Salter-Harris Type II of the distal radius.
• Only use the "unspecified arm" code when laterality is genuinely absent from the medical record. If laterality is documented, a more specific code should be chosen.