Sltr-haris Type IV physl fx low end r femr, 7thP

This code describes a specific growth plate fracture in the lower part of the right thigh bone (femur) that has not healed correctly. A Salter-Harris Type IV fracture involves both the growth plate and a portion of the bone above and below it, indicating a more complex injury. The "malunion" aspect signifies that the bone has healed in an abnormal position or alignment.

Use this code for follow-up encounters where a patient is being treated for a previously diagnosed Salter-Harris Type IV fracture of the distal right femur that has healed incorrectly. This would apply when managing complications of the malunion, planning corrective procedures, or monitoring the long-term effects of the improper healing.

• Ensure documentation clearly specifies "malunion" and not just delayed healing or nonunion.
• Verify the laterality (right femur) and the specific Salter-Harris type (Type IV) are explicitly stated in the medical record.
• Confirm this is a subsequent encounter for the fracture, not the initial treatment.