Sltr-haris Type I physl fx low end r fibula, 7thD

This code signifies a Salter-Harris Type I fracture affecting the growth plate at the lower end of the right fibula. It indicates that the patient is in a follow-up phase of treatment, and the fracture is progressing with expected healing.

Apply this code for subsequent visits where a patient with a previously diagnosed Salter-Harris Type I fracture of the distal right fibula is being monitored for routine healing. This would include follow-up appointments for cast changes, imaging to assess callus formation, or clinical evaluation of the healing process.

• Ensure documentation specifies "routine healing" for subsequent encounters.
• Verify the fracture type is Salter-Harris Type I and the location is the lower end of the right fibula.
• Do not use for initial encounters or for delayed/nonunion healing; separate codes exist for those scenarios.