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

Salter-Harris Type III physeal fracture of upper end of unspecified tibia, subsequent encounter for fracture with routine healing

📋Clinical Description

This code signifies a specific type of growth plate fracture, a Salter-Harris Type III, affecting the upper part of the tibia in an unspecified leg. The "subsequent encounter" indicates the patient is receiving follow-up care for a fracture that is healing normally.

🎯When to Use

Apply this code for follow-up visits where a patient is being monitored for a previously diagnosed Salter-Harris Type III fracture of the proximal tibia. This is appropriate when the fracture is progressing through routine healing without complications.

💡Coding Tips

Ensure the documentation specifies a Salter-Harris Type III fracture and the upper end of the tibia.
Verify the encounter is for subsequent care and not the initial treatment or a delayed/nonunion healing scenario.
Confirm the laterality (left/right) is truly unspecified in the medical record before using the "unspecified" digit.

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Code Hierarchy

▲S89.039Sltr-haris Type III physeal fx upper end of unsp tibia

S89.039D(current)

Crosswalks

V54.16ApproxICD-9 V54.16ApproxICD-9

Same Category

S89Other and unspecified injuries of lower leg S89.0Physeal fracture of upper end of tibia S89.00Unspecified physeal fracture of upper end of tibia S89.001