Sltr-haris Type II physl fx upr end unsp tibia, 7thG

This code describes a Salter-Harris Type II fracture affecting the growth plate at the top of the tibia, where the fracture line extends through the physis and into the metaphysis. This specific code is used when the patient is in a subsequent phase of care, and the fracture is experiencing delayed healing.

Apply this code for follow-up encounters of a pediatric patient with a Salter-Harris Type II fracture of the proximal tibia that is not healing at the expected rate. This would include situations where the patient is receiving ongoing treatment, such as cast changes, physical therapy, or monitoring, due to the delayed healing.

• Requires a seventh character 'G' for subsequent encounter with delayed healing.
• Ensure documentation clearly specifies "delayed healing" for accurate code assignment.
• Laterality (left/right) is unspecified in this code; if known, a more specific code should be chosen.