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

This code signifies a specific growth plate fracture in the lower part of the right shin bone, classified as a Salter-Harris Type III. This type of fracture extends through the physis and epiphysis, involving the joint surface. The "G" suffix indicates that the patient is in a later stage of healing, but the fracture is not progressing as expected.

This code is appropriate for follow-up encounters where a patient with a previously diagnosed Salter-Harris Type III fracture of the distal right tibia is experiencing delayed union or non-union. It should be used when the fracture has not healed within the expected timeframe, and the patient is still under active treatment or monitoring for this specific complication.

• Ensure documentation clearly specifies "delayed healing" or a similar term indicating a healing complication.
• Verify the fracture type is explicitly documented as Salter-Harris Type III and the location is the lower end of the right tibia.
• Confirm this is a subsequent encounter, not the initial treatment for the fracture.