Sltr-haris Type II physl fx low end unsp tibia, 7thK

This code signifies a Salter-Harris Type II fracture affecting the growth plate at the lower end of the tibia, where the fracture has failed to heal properly. The "subsequent encounter" indicates that this code is used for follow-up care after the initial treatment, specifically addressing the complication of nonunion.

This code is appropriate for encounters where a patient is being managed for a previously diagnosed Salter-Harris Type II physeal fracture of the distal tibia that has not united. This includes follow-up appointments for ongoing treatment, assessment of nonunion, or planning for further intervention such as surgical repair of the nonunion.

• Ensure documentation clearly states "nonunion" as the complication of the fracture.
• Verify the fracture type is specifically Salter-Harris Type II and located at the lower end of the tibia.
• Confirm this is a subsequent encounter for the fracture, not the initial treatment.