Sltr-haris Type IV physeal fx phalanx of right toe, 7thD

Salter-Harris Type IV physeal fracture of phalanx of right toe, subsequent encounter for fracture with routine healing

📋Clinical Description

This code signifies a specific type of growth plate fracture (Salter-Harris Type IV) affecting a toe bone on the right foot. It indicates that the patient is in a follow-up phase where the fracture is healing as expected without complications.

🎯When to Use

Apply this code for follow-up visits after initial treatment of a right toe phalanx Salter-Harris Type IV fracture, when the physician documents routine healing. This includes appointments for cast changes, progress checks, or physical therapy during the uncomplicated healing period.

💡Coding Tips

Ensure documentation specifies "right toe" and "phalanx" to justify laterality and bone.
Confirm the "D" seventh character is appropriate for subsequent encounters with routine healing.
Distinguish from initial encounters (A) or encounters for delayed/nonunion healing (K, P, S).

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Code Hierarchy

▲S99.241Sltr-haris Type IV physeal fracture of phalanx of right toe

S99.241D(current)

Same Category

S99Other and unspecified injuries of ankle and foot S99.0Physeal fracture of calcaneus S99.00Unspecified physeal fracture of calcaneus S99.001Unspecified physeal fracture of right calcaneus S99.001AUnspecified physeal fracture of right calcaneus, init S99.001BUnspecified physeal fracture of right calcaneus, 7thB