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

This diagnosis code indicates a growth plate fracture at the lower end of the right fibula, specifically a Salter-Harris Type I injury. The "nonunion" aspect signifies that the fracture has failed to heal properly after the expected time frame. This is a subsequent encounter, meaning the patient is returning for ongoing care related to this unhealed fracture.

This code is appropriate for follow-up visits where a patient is being managed for a previously diagnosed Salter-Harris Type I fracture of the distal right fibula that has not united. This includes appointments for monitoring the nonunion, discussing treatment options for nonunion (e.g., bone grafting, revision surgery), or managing complications related to the unhealed fracture.

• Ensure documentation clearly states "nonunion" and specifies the right fibula and Salter-Harris Type I.
• Verify that this is a subsequent encounter for the fracture, not the initial treatment.
• Do not use this code for malunion (healed in poor alignment) or routine follow-up of a healing fracture.