Sltr-haris Type I physeal fx phalanx of unsp toe, 7thK

This code signifies a growth plate fracture, specifically a Salter-Harris Type I, affecting a phalanx of an unidentifiable toe. The injury is in a later stage of healing, characterized by a failure of the bone ends to unite properly, requiring ongoing medical management.

This code is appropriate for follow-up encounters for patients with a previously diagnosed Salter-Harris Type I fracture of an unspecified toe phalanx that has not healed as expected and is now considered a nonunion. This would include visits for continued treatment, assessment of nonunion, or planning for further intervention.

• Ensure documentation clearly specifies "nonunion" for the subsequent encounter.
• Verify the fracture type is explicitly documented as Salter-Harris Type I.
• Confirm the affected toe is unspecified; otherwise, a more specific code for a named toe should be used.