Sltr-haris Type II physl fx low end r femr, 7thK

Salter-Harris Type II physeal fracture of lower end of right femur, subsequent encounter for fracture with nonunion

📋Clinical Description

This code signifies a specific type of growth plate fracture (Salter-Harris Type II) affecting the lower end of the right thigh bone. The fracture has not healed as expected, and the patient is presenting for ongoing care related to this nonunion.

🎯When to Use

Apply this code when documenting follow-up visits for a patient with a previously diagnosed Salter-Harris Type II fracture of the distal right femur that has failed to unite. This includes encounters for further evaluation, treatment planning, or management of the nonunion, such as considering surgical intervention or monitoring healing progress.

💡Coding Tips

Ensure documentation clearly states "nonunion" and specifies the right femur.
Verify the encounter is for ongoing care of the nonunion, not the initial injury or routine follow-up of a healing fracture.
Confirm the fracture type is explicitly documented as Salter-Harris Type II.

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Code Hierarchy

▲S79.121Sltr-haris Type II physeal fx lower end of right femur

S79.121K(current)

Crosswalks

733.82ApproxICD-9

Same Category

S79Other and unspecified injuries of hip and thigh S79.0Physeal fracture of upper end of femur S79.00Unspecified physeal fracture of upper end of femur S79.001Unspecified physeal fracture of upper end of right femur S79.001A