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

This code signifies a specific type of growth plate fracture affecting a toe bone in the left foot, where the fracture line extends through the growth plate and then exits into the metaphysis. The "subsequent encounter" indicates the patient is receiving routine care during the healing phase, and "nonunion" specifies that the bone fragments have failed to heal together after a reasonable period.

Use this code for follow-up visits where a patient is being managed for a previously diagnosed Salter-Harris Type II fracture of a left toe phalanx that has not healed. This includes scenarios where the physician is assessing the nonunion, planning further intervention, or providing ongoing conservative management for the unhealed fracture.

• Ensure documentation clearly specifies "left toe" and "phalanx" to support laterality and anatomical site.
• Verify the encounter type is "subsequent" and that "nonunion" is explicitly documented as the current status of the fracture healing.
• Distinguish from malunion, which implies healing in an incorrect position, versus nonunion where no healing has occurred.