Sltr-haris Type I physl fx low end l femr, 7thG

This code signifies a growth plate fracture at the lower end of the left thigh bone, specifically a Salter-Harris Type I injury. It indicates that the patient is in a later stage of care for this fracture, and the healing process is taking longer than expected.

This code is appropriate for follow-up encounters where a patient with a previously diagnosed Salter-Harris Type I physeal fracture of the distal left femur is being treated for delayed union. This includes situations where imaging shows incomplete healing beyond the expected timeframe, or clinical signs of delayed healing are present.

• Ensure documentation clearly specifies "delayed healing" for the subsequent encounter.
• Verify the fracture type is Salter-Harris Type I and the location is the lower end of the left femur.
• Confirm this is not an initial encounter; use the appropriate initial encounter code for the first visit.