Sltr-haris Type III physeal fx unspecified metatarsal, 7thP

This code signifies a Salter-Harris Type III fracture affecting the growth plate of an unspecified metatarsal bone in the foot, which is currently being treated for a malunion. A malunion indicates that the fracture has healed, but in an unsatisfactory or deformed position. This specific type of fracture involves a break through the growth plate and epiphysis, extending into the joint.

This code is appropriate for follow-up encounters where a patient is receiving care for a previously diagnosed Salter-Harris Type III metatarsal fracture that has healed incorrectly. This could include evaluations for corrective surgery, physical therapy to address functional deficits from the malunion, or ongoing monitoring of the malunited fracture. It should be used when the focus of the encounter is the malunion itself, rather than the initial acute injury.

• Ensure documentation clearly states "malunion" and specifies the metatarsal, even if unspecified in this particular code.
• Verify this is a subsequent encounter, not an initial treatment for the acute fracture.
• Consider additional codes for any associated complications or sequelae of the malunion.