Unsp physl fx lower end r fibula, subs for fx w delay heal

This code signifies an unspecified growth plate fracture at the lower end of the right fibula that is not healing at the expected rate. It indicates that the patient is presenting for follow-up care for this specific fracture, and the healing process is prolonged.

Use this code for a patient who has previously been treated for an unspecified physeal fracture of the right distal fibula and is now returning for an appointment where the physician documents delayed healing. This applies to follow-up visits after initial treatment, but before the fracture has fully united.

• Ensure documentation clearly states "delayed healing" for the right fibula physeal fracture.
• Verify laterality (right fibula) and the specific location (lower end/distal) are documented.
• This code is for subsequent encounters; an initial encounter would use a different 7th character.