Sltr-haris Type I physl fx lower end ulna, right arm, init

This code signifies a growth plate fracture at the distal end of the right ulna, specifically a Salter-Harris Type I injury. This type of fracture involves a separation of the epiphysis from the metaphysis through the growth plate, without bone involvement. It is considered a closed fracture, meaning the skin remains intact.

Apply this code for initial encounters involving pediatric patients presenting with a non-displaced or minimally displaced fracture of the right ulnar growth plate near the wrist. This typically occurs due to a fall onto an outstretched hand or other direct trauma to the area. It is appropriate when the fracture has not yet received definitive treatment.

• Ensure the documentation specifies "right arm" and "ulna" to support laterality and bone specificity.
• Confirm the fracture is explicitly identified as Salter-Harris Type I and a "closed fracture."
• Verify this is the patient's initial encounter for this specific injury, not a subsequent visit for follow-up care.