Sltr-haris Type III physeal fx upper end of r tibia, sequela

This code signifies a Salter-Harris Type III fracture affecting the growth plate at the top of the right shin bone, specifically indicating a long-term complication or residual effect from a previously healed or treated injury. This type of fracture involves a break through the physis and epiphysis, extending into the joint.

Utilize this code when documenting a patient presenting with ongoing issues, such as growth disturbance, angular deformity, or chronic pain, directly attributable to a past Salter-Harris Type III fracture of the proximal right tibia. This is appropriate for follow-up encounters addressing the lasting consequences of the initial injury.

• Always assign a "sequela" code when the patient is being treated for a complication or residual effect of a past injury, not the acute injury itself.
• Ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to the previous Salter-Harris Type III fracture of the right proximal tibia.
• Do not use this code for the initial treatment of an acute fracture; instead, use the appropriate acute Salter-Harris Type III fracture code.