Oth physl fx lower end of l tibia, subs for fx w delay heal

This code signifies a fracture affecting the growth plate (physis) at the lower end of the left shin bone, excluding Salter-Harris types I and II. The patient is in a subsequent phase of care, and the fracture is experiencing delayed healing, meaning it is taking longer than expected to unite.

Use this code for follow-up encounters where a patient with a previously diagnosed "other" physeal fracture of the distal left tibia is being treated for delayed healing. This would apply to scenarios such as cast changes, follow-up imaging, or physical therapy appointments specifically addressing the slow healing process.

• Ensure documentation clearly states "delayed healing" for the fracture.
• Verify the fracture is located at the lower end of the left tibia and is not a Salter-Harris type I or II.
• This code requires an initial encounter code for the original fracture.