Sltr-haris Type II physeal fx phalanx of right toe, 7thG

This code signifies a specific type of growth plate fracture affecting a toe bone on the right foot, where the fracture line extends through the growth plate and into the metaphysis. It indicates that the patient is in a later stage of healing, and the fracture is not progressing as expected, requiring continued medical attention.

Use this code for follow-up encounters with a patient who has previously been diagnosed and treated for a Salter-Harris Type II fracture of a phalanx in their right toe, and the physician documents delayed healing. This applies to situations where the fracture has not united within the expected timeframe, and the patient is still receiving care for this specific complication.

• Ensure documentation clearly specifies "delayed healing" for the right toe phalanx fracture.
• Verify the fracture type is explicitly documented as Salter-Harris Type II.
• This code is for subsequent encounters; an initial encounter would use a different code.