Sltr-haris Type II physl fx upr end unsp fibula, 7thD

This code signifies a Salter-Harris Type II fracture affecting the growth plate at the top of the fibula, where the fracture line extends through the physis and into the metaphysis. This specific code indicates that the patient is in a subsequent phase of care, and the fracture is healing routinely without complications.

Apply this code for follow-up encounters when a patient with a previously diagnosed Salter-Harris Type II fibular head fracture is undergoing routine post-reduction or post-surgical care. This includes visits for cast changes, physical therapy assessments, or imaging to monitor expected healing progress.

• Ensure documentation clearly states "subsequent encounter" and "routine healing" for this specific fracture type.
• Verify the fracture location is the "upper end of the fibula" and not the tibia or other long bone.
• Differentiate from initial encounters or encounters for delayed/nonunion healing, which require different seventh characters.