Sltr-haris Type I physl fx low end r tibia, 7thG

This code signifies a Salter-Harris Type I growth plate fracture located at the distal end of the right tibia. It indicates that the patient is in a subsequent phase of care for this specific fracture, and the healing process is progressing slower than anticipated.

Apply this code when documenting follow-up care for a patient with a previously diagnosed Salter-Harris Type I fracture of the right distal tibia. This is appropriate when the physician notes delayed union or a prolonged healing trajectory during a subsequent encounter.

• Ensure documentation clearly specifies "right tibia" and "lower end" for anatomical accuracy.
• Verify that the encounter is for follow-up care and not the initial treatment of the fracture.
• Look for physician notes explicitly mentioning "delayed healing," "delayed union," or similar terms to support the 7th character 'G'.