Sltr-haris Type I physl fx upr end l tibia, 7thP

This code describes a specific growth plate fracture (Salter-Harris Type I) located at the top of the left shin bone, which has previously been treated but is now healing improperly, resulting in a malunion. This indicates a complication where the bone fragments have united in an anatomically incorrect position.

Use this code for follow-up encounters where a patient with a documented Salter-Harris Type I physeal fracture of the upper left tibia is being evaluated or treated for a malunion. This typically involves assessing the extent of the malunion, planning corrective procedures, or monitoring its impact on growth and function.

• Ensure documentation clearly specifies "malunion" as the complication, not just delayed healing or nonunion.
• Verify the laterality (left) and the specific bone (tibia) and location (upper end) are accurately documented.
• Confirm this is a "subsequent encounter" for the fracture, indicating ongoing care after initial treatment.