Sltr-haris Type I physl fx upr end r tibia, 7thK

This code describes a Salter-Harris Type I fracture affecting the growth plate at the top of the right shin bone, specifically when the fracture has failed to heal properly after an initial treatment. This indicates a complication where the bone fragments have not united, requiring ongoing management.

Use this code for follow-up encounters for a patient previously diagnosed with a Salter-Harris Type I physeal fracture of the upper right tibia, when documentation clearly indicates that the fracture has not healed and is considered a nonunion. This would apply during subsequent evaluations, treatment planning for nonunion, or ongoing care related to the unhealed fracture.

• Ensure documentation explicitly states "nonunion" and specifies the "subsequent encounter" for this specific fracture.
• Verify the fracture type (Salter-Harris Type I), location (upper end of tibia), and laterality (right).
• Do not use for initial fracture treatment or for routine follow-up of a healing fracture; reserve for documented nonunion.