Sltr-haris Type III physl fx lower end ulna, left arm, init

This code signifies a specific growth plate fracture affecting the lower portion of the left ulna, where the fracture line extends through the physis and into the epiphysis. This type of Salter-Harris fracture (Type III) is characterized by involvement of both the growth plate and the joint surface.

Apply this code for initial treatment of a closed Salter-Harris Type III fracture of the distal left ulnar physis. This is appropriate for the first encounter where definitive treatment, such as reduction or casting, is initiated for this specific injury.

• Ensure documentation specifies "left arm" and "lower end of ulna" to support laterality and anatomical site.
• Confirm the fracture is explicitly described as Salter-Harris Type III and "closed" to match the code's specificity.
• The "A" suffix indicates an initial encounter for active treatment of the fracture.