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

This code signifies a specific growth plate fracture in the right forearm, involving both the epiphyseal and metaphyseal bone segments at the distal end of the ulna. This type of fracture is intra-articular and can disrupt the joint surface.

Apply this code for initial treatment of a closed Salter-Harris Type IV fracture affecting the growth plate at the lower end of the right ulna. This typically occurs in pediatric patients following trauma to the wrist or forearm.

• Ensure documentation specifies "right arm" and "ulna" to support laterality and bone.
• Confirm the fracture is "closed" and represents an "initial encounter" for treatment.
• Distinguish from other Salter-Harris types and other forearm bone fractures.