Sltr-haris Type II physeal fx lower end of r femur, sequela

This code indicates a Salter-Harris Type II fracture affecting the growth plate at the lower end of the right thigh bone, where the fracture line extends through the physis and into the metaphysis. The "S" suffix signifies that this code is for the long-term effects or complications arising from this specific fracture, rather than the initial injury.

This code is appropriate for documenting conditions such as limb length discrepancy, angular deformity, chronic pain, or premature growth arrest in the right knee region, directly attributable to a previously sustained Salter-Harris Type II fracture of the distal right femur. It should be used when the patient is presenting for treatment of these residual issues, long after the acute fracture has healed.

• Always ensure the "S" suffix is appended when reporting sequelae, indicating a late effect.
• Do not use this code for the initial or subsequent encounter for the active fracture treatment.
• Consider additional codes for specific sequelae, such as M21.751 for limb length inequality, if applicable.