Sltr-haris Type I physl fx upr end unsp femr, 7thD

This code signifies a Salter-Harris Type I fracture affecting the growth plate at the top of the femur, where the fracture line extends through the physis without involving the epiphysis or metaphysis. This specific code is for a subsequent encounter during the healing phase, indicating routine progression of bone repair.

This code is appropriate for follow-up visits where a patient is recovering from a Salter-Harris Type I fracture of the proximal femur, and the physician documents routine healing without complications. It would be used after the initial treatment has been rendered and the patient is in a stable recovery phase.

• Ensure documentation specifies "routine healing" for subsequent encounters.
• Verify the fracture is indeed Salter-Harris Type I and located at the upper end of the femur.
• This code is for an unspecified side; if laterality is known, a more specific code should be used.