Sltr-haris Type I physl fx upr end r femr, 7thP

This code signifies a growth plate fracture at the top of the right thigh bone, specifically a Salter-Harris Type I injury. It indicates that the fracture is currently in a healing phase, but the bone segments have united in an anatomically incorrect or misaligned position. This malunion can lead to functional impairment or limb length discrepancies.

This code is appropriate for follow-up encounters where a patient is being treated for a previously diagnosed Salter-Harris Type I physeal fracture of the upper right femur that has healed with malunion. This includes scenarios where the malunion is being monitored, or further interventions (e.g., corrective osteotomy) are being planned or performed to address the misalignment.

• Ensure documentation clearly specifies "malunion" and not "nonunion" or "routine healing."
• Verify the fracture type is Salter-Harris Type I and the location is the upper end of the right femur.
• Always sequence this code after any primary treatment codes if an intervention for the malunion is performed.