Sltr-haris Type II physeal fx unsp metatarsal, sequela

This code describes a chronic or late effect of a Salter-Harris Type II fracture affecting the growth plate (physis) of an unidentifiable metatarsal bone in the foot. This type of fracture involves the physis and a portion of the metaphysis, but not the epiphysis. The "sequela" designation indicates that this code is used for complications or conditions arising as a direct result of the initial injury, even after the acute phase has passed.

This code is appropriate for documenting long-term complications such as growth disturbances, angular deformities, nonunion, malunion, or chronic pain directly attributable to a previously sustained Salter-Harris Type II metatarsal fracture. It should be used when the patient is presenting for treatment of these residual effects, not for the initial acute injury. This code is also applicable when the specific metatarsal involved in the original injury is not documented or cannot be determined.

• Always assign an additional code to specify the nature of the sequela (e.g., malunion, growth arrest).
• Ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to the previous Salter-Harris Type II metatarsal fracture.
• The "S" at the end of the code indicates sequela and should only be used for conditions arising as a late effect of the initial injury.