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

This code signifies a specific growth plate fracture affecting a toe bone in the left foot, classified as Salter-Harris Type II. This type of fracture involves a break through the growth plate and a small portion of the metaphysis. The "G" in the code indicates that the patient is in a subsequent phase of care, and the fracture is experiencing delayed healing.

This code is appropriate for follow-up encounters where a patient with a previously diagnosed Salter-Harris Type II fracture of a left toe phalanx is being monitored for healing, and the healing process is not progressing as expected. This would include situations where the fracture union is slower than anticipated, requiring continued medical management or intervention.

• Ensure documentation clearly specifies "left toe" and "Salter-Harris Type II" for accurate coding.
• The "G" seventh character is crucial and indicates delayed healing during a subsequent encounter. Do not use for initial treatment or routine follow-up without delayed healing.
• Pair this code with external cause codes (e.g., W00-Y38) to describe the circumstances of the injury, if known and relevant to the encounter.