Sltr-haris Type II physeal fx right metatarsal, 7thP

This code signifies a Salter-Harris Type II growth plate fracture affecting the right metatarsal, specifically in a healing phase where the bone has not aligned correctly, leading to malunion. It indicates a follow-up encounter for the management of this specific type of fracture complication.

Use this code for patients presenting for follow-up care of a previously diagnosed Salter-Harris Type II fracture of the right metatarsal that has healed with an unsatisfactory alignment. This would include scenarios where the malunion is being monitored, evaluated for further intervention, or managed conservatively.

• Ensure documentation clearly specifies "malunion" and not "nonunion" or "delayed union."
• Verify the laterality (right) and specific bone (metatarsal) are accurately documented.
• Confirm this is a subsequent encounter for the fracture, not the initial treatment.