Sltr-haris Type IV physl fx low end rad, l arm, 7thD

This code signifies a specific type of growth plate fracture affecting the lower part of the left radius, where the fracture line extends through the epiphysis, growth plate, and metaphysis. It indicates that the patient is in a follow-up phase of treatment, and the fracture is healing as expected without complications.

This code is appropriate for subsequent encounters when a patient with a previously diagnosed Salter-Harris Type IV fracture of the distal left radius is undergoing routine follow-up care. It should be used when the fracture is progressing toward healing without any reported delays, nonunion, or malunion.

• Ensure the encounter is for follow-up care and not the initial treatment.
• Verify the laterality (left arm) and the specific Salter-Harris type (Type IV).
• Confirm that "routine healing" is documented, as other healing statuses have different codes.