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

This code signifies a growth plate fracture at the top of the femur (thigh bone) in a child or adolescent, specifically a Salter-Harris Type I injury where the growth plate separates from the bone. The "subsequent encounter" indicates the patient is receiving ongoing care for this fracture, and "delayed healing" means the bone is not mending at the expected rate.

Use this code for follow-up visits where a pediatric patient with a previously diagnosed Salter-Harris Type I physeal fracture of the proximal femur is being monitored for healing, and the physician documents that the healing process is slower than anticipated. This would apply to encounters where the fracture has not yet united and the delay in healing is a key clinical concern.

• Ensure documentation clearly states "delayed healing" for this specific fracture.
• Verify the encounter type is "subsequent" and not initial or sequela.
• Confirm the fracture location is the "upper end of the femur" and the Salter-Harris type is I.