Sltr-haris Type II physl fx lower end humer, left arm, init

This code describes a specific type of growth plate fracture (Salter-Harris Type II) affecting the lower end of the left humerus in a pediatric patient. This fracture pattern involves the physis and a portion of the metaphysis, but spares the epiphysis.

Use this code for initial encounters when documenting a closed Salter-Harris Type II fracture of the distal left humerus. This is typically seen in children or adolescents following trauma to the elbow region.

• Ensure the laterality (left arm) and fracture type (Salter-Harris Type II) are clearly documented.
• Verify the encounter is indeed the "initial encounter" for a closed fracture; subsequent care or open fractures require different codes.
• Confirm the fracture is specifically of the lower end of the humerus, not another bone in the arm.