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

Salter-Harris Type IV physeal fracture of lower end of radius, left arm, subsequent encounter for fracture with delayed healing

📋Clinical Description

This code signifies a specific type of growth plate fracture (Salter-Harris Type IV) affecting the lower part of the left radius bone in a pediatric patient. The fracture involves both the growth plate and a portion of the metaphysis and epiphysis, and is currently experiencing delayed healing.

🎯When to Use

This code is appropriate for follow-up encounters where a pediatric patient with a previously diagnosed Salter-Harris Type IV fracture of the distal left radius is being monitored for healing progress, and the healing process is not occurring within the expected timeframe. It indicates that the fracture has not yet fully united and requires continued management due to the delayed healing.

💡Coding Tips

Ensure documentation clearly specifies "delayed healing" for the subsequent encounter.
Verify the laterality (left arm) and the specific bone (radius) are documented.
Confirm the fracture type is explicitly stated as Salter-Harris Type IV.

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Code Hierarchy

▲S59.242Sltr-haris Type IV physeal fx lower end radius, left arm

S59.242G(current)

Crosswalks

V54.12ApproxICD-9

Same Category

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