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

This code signifies a growth plate fracture at the lower end of the thigh bone (femur) in a child or adolescent, specifically a Salter-Harris Type II injury. This type of fracture involves a break through the growth plate and a small piece of the metaphysis (the wider part of the bone shaft). The "subsequent encounter with nonunion" indicates that the fracture has failed to heal properly after initial treatment and the patient is being seen for ongoing management of this complication.

Use this code when documenting follow-up care for a pediatric patient with a previously diagnosed Salter-Harris Type II physeal fracture of the distal femur that has not united. This includes situations where surgical intervention for nonunion is being planned or has been performed, or when conservative management for the nonunion is ongoing. This code is appropriate for encounters addressing the persistent lack of healing.

• Ensure documentation clearly states "nonunion" as the complication of the fracture.
• Verify the fracture location is the "lower end of the unspecified femur."
• Confirm the fracture type is specifically Salter-Harris Type II.