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

This code signifies a fracture through the growth plate (physis) at the distal end of the ulna, without involving the bone above or below the growth plate. It is a Salter-Harris Type I injury, indicating a separation of the epiphysis from the metaphysis. This specific code is for an unspecified arm and represents the initial treatment for a closed fracture.

Use this code for a patient presenting with a newly diagnosed Salter-Harris Type I fracture of the distal ulnar physis, where the affected arm (left or right) is not documented. This applies when the fracture is closed (skin intact) and the patient is receiving initial care for the injury.

• Ensure documentation specifies "Salter-Harris Type I" and "distal ulna" for accurate coding.
• Only use this code if the laterality (left or right arm) is truly unspecified in the medical record.
• Verify that the encounter is for the initial treatment of a closed fracture; subsequent encounters or open fractures require different codes.