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

This code signifies a growth plate fracture at the lower end of the left shin bone, specifically a Salter-Harris Type I injury. The "subsequent encounter" indicates the patient is receiving follow-up care for this fracture, and "delayed healing" specifies that the bone is not mending at the expected rate.

Use this code for patients presenting for ongoing management of a previously diagnosed Salter-Harris Type I fracture of the distal left tibia. This is appropriate when documentation explicitly states delayed healing, such as during follow-up appointments for cast changes, physical therapy, or imaging to assess healing progress where the healing is slower than anticipated.

• Ensure documentation clearly specifies "left" tibia and "Salter-Harris Type I."
• Verify the encounter is for follow-up care and not the initial treatment.
• Confirm the physician's notes explicitly mention "delayed healing" to justify this specific seventh character.