Sltr-haris Type III physl fx low end l femr, 7thD

This code describes a specific growth plate fracture in the left thigh bone, where the fracture line extends through the epiphysis and into the physis. It indicates that the patient is presenting for follow-up care of this fracture, which is currently healing as expected without complications.

Use this code for subsequent visits when a patient is receiving ongoing management for a previously diagnosed Salter-Harris Type III fracture of the distal left femur. This applies when the fracture is progressing through a normal healing process. Do not use for the initial treatment or for encounters involving delayed or complicated healing.

• Ensure documentation specifies "left femur" and "Salter-Harris Type III" for accurate code selection.
• The "D" seventh character indicates a subsequent encounter for routine healing; verify the encounter type.
• Confirm that there are no documented complications of healing (e.g., nonunion, malunion) that would necessitate a different seventh character.