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

This code signifies a specific growth plate fracture affecting the lower part of the left shin bone, where the fracture line extends through the growth plate and into the metaphysis. The "subsequent encounter" indicates that the patient is receiving follow-up care for this fracture, and "delayed healing" specifies that the bone is not mending at the expected rate.

This code is appropriate for encounters where a patient with a previously diagnosed Salter-Harris Type II fracture of the distal left tibia is being seen for ongoing management due to slow or insufficient progression of bone healing. This includes appointments for cast changes, imaging reviews, or discussions about treatment modifications necessitated by the delayed healing.

• Ensure documentation clearly specifies "left tibia" and "Salter-Harris Type II" for accurate laterality and fracture type.
• The "G" seventh character indicates delayed healing; verify that the physician's notes explicitly support this status.
• Do not use for initial treatment or for fractures healing normally; different seventh characters apply to those scenarios.