What is the correct code for a patient with a Salter-Harris type I physeal fracture of the upper end of the right femur being seen today for a recheck of the healing fracture?
A) S79.011A
B) S79.011D
C) S79.011G
D) S79.011K

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The correct code is S79.011D (Other closed fracture of upper end of right femur, subsequent encounter for fracture with routine healing). 
Salter-Harris type I physeal fracture refers to a fracture through the growth plate and upper end of the femur is the correct location. The fact that the patient is being seen for a recheck indicates a subsequent encounter for routine healing.

What Is the Correct Code for a Patient with a Salter-Harris