Sltr-haris Type IV physl fx upr end r tibia, 7thG

This code signifies a specific type of growth plate fracture (Salter-Harris Type IV) affecting the upper part of the right shin bone (tibia). It indicates that the patient is in a later stage of care for this fracture, and the healing process is taking longer than expected.

This code is appropriate for follow-up encounters where a patient is being managed for a Salter-Harris Type IV fracture of the proximal right tibia, and the physician documents delayed union or non-union. This would include clinic visits for cast changes, physical therapy evaluations, or imaging to assess the slow healing progression.

• Ensure documentation clearly specifies "delayed healing" or "delayed union" for this specific fracture.
• Verify the fracture type is Salter-Harris Type IV and the location is the upper end of the right tibia.
• Confirm this is a subsequent encounter, not the initial treatment for the fracture.