Other physeal fracture of upper end of right tibia, sequela

This code indicates a fracture of the growth plate (physis) at the top portion of the right shin bone (tibia) that has resulted in a long-term complication or residual effect. This could include growth arrest, angular deformity, or chronic pain stemming from the original injury. The "other" designation implies it's not a Salter-Harris type I or II fracture.

Use this code when documenting a patient presenting with a current condition or sequela directly attributable to a previously sustained physeal fracture of the upper right tibia. This is appropriate for follow-up visits addressing the long-term consequences of such an injury, even if the acute fracture has healed.

• Always use a seventh character "S" for sequela when the patient is being treated for a complication or residual effect of a past injury.
• Ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to the prior physeal fracture of the upper right tibia.
• Do not use this code for the initial acute fracture or for routine follow-up care during the healing phase without a documented sequela.