Sltr-haris Type IV physeal fx phalanx of unsp toe, 7thG

This code signifies a Salter-Harris Type IV fracture affecting the growth plate and a portion of the metaphysis and epiphysis of an unspecified toe phalanx. The injury is currently in a phase of delayed healing, meaning the fracture is not consolidating at the expected rate for its type and location.

Use this code for follow-up encounters where a patient is being treated for a previously diagnosed Salter-Harris Type IV physeal fracture of an unspecified toe phalanx, and the physician's documentation explicitly indicates delayed healing. This applies to situations where the fracture has not united within the typical timeframe, requiring continued management.

• Ensure documentation clearly specifies "delayed healing" for the fracture.
• Verify the fracture type is Salter-Harris Type IV and the location is an unspecified toe phalanx.
• This code is for subsequent encounters, not the initial treatment of the fracture.