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

This code signifies a specific type of growth plate fracture (Salter-Harris Type II) affecting a toe bone in the right foot, where the fracture is not healing as expected (nonunion). It indicates that the patient is in a later stage of care for this particular injury, beyond the initial treatment.

This code is appropriate for follow-up encounters when a patient with a previously diagnosed Salter-Harris Type II fracture of a right toe phalanx is presenting with evidence of nonunion. This could include visits for ongoing management, evaluation of healing progress, or planning for further intervention due to the lack of bone fusion.

• Ensure documentation clearly specifies "right toe" and "nonunion" for accurate code assignment.
• Verify the fracture is indeed Salter-Harris Type II, as other types have different codes.
• Confirm this is a subsequent encounter; initial encounters for the same fracture would use a different seventh character.