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

This code signifies a Salter-Harris Type I fracture affecting the growth plate at the distal end of the left femur, which is currently being treated for a malunion. A malunion indicates that the fracture has healed, but in an unsatisfactory or misaligned position. This specific type of physeal fracture involves a complete separation of the epiphysis from the metaphysis through the growth plate.

Use this code when documenting follow-up care for a patient with a previously diagnosed Salter-Harris Type I fracture of the lower left femur, where imaging or clinical assessment confirms that the fracture has healed in an anatomically incorrect alignment. This applies to encounters focused on managing the complications or consequences of this malunion, such as pain, functional limitations, or planning for corrective procedures.

• Ensure documentation clearly states "malunion" and specifies the "subsequent encounter" for this condition.
• Verify the laterality (left femur) and the specific Salter-Harris type (Type I) are explicitly noted in the medical record.
• Do not use this code for initial treatment of the fracture or for nonunion; specific codes exist for those scenarios.