Sltr-haris Type II physl fx low end unsp fibula, 7thG

This code signifies a Salter-Harris Type II fracture affecting the growth plate at the lower end of the fibula, where the break extends through the physis and into the metaphysis. The "G" suffix indicates that this is a subsequent encounter for the fracture, and the healing process is progressing slower than expected.

This code is appropriate for follow-up visits where a patient with a previously diagnosed Salter-Harris Type II fibular physeal fracture is experiencing delayed union or non-union. It would be used when the physician is monitoring the healing progress and the fracture has not yet fully consolidated.

• Ensure documentation clearly states "delayed healing" for the fracture.
• Verify the fracture type is specifically Salter-Harris Type II and located at the lower end of the fibula.
• Confirm this is a subsequent encounter, not the initial treatment.