Sltr-haris Type III physl fx upr end l tibia, 7thD

This code signifies a specific growth plate fracture affecting the upper part of the left shin bone in a child or adolescent. It's a Salter-Harris Type III fracture, meaning the fracture line extends through the growth plate and then turns to exit through the epiphysis (the end of the bone). The "subsequent encounter" indicates the patient is receiving follow-up care for this fracture, which is currently healing as expected.

Use this code for follow-up visits where a patient is being monitored for a previously diagnosed Salter-Harris Type III fracture of the proximal left tibia. This applies when the fracture is progressing through a normal healing process without complications. Examples include cast checks, physical therapy evaluations during the healing phase, or routine radiographic assessments confirming expected bone union.

• Ensure documentation clearly specifies "left tibia" and "upper end" (proximal).
• Verify the Salter-Harris type is explicitly documented as "Type III."
• Confirm the encounter is for follow-up care and not the initial treatment or a complication.