Oth physeal fracture of lower end of ulna, right arm, init

This code signifies a fracture affecting the growth plate (physis) at the distal end of the right ulna, which is not further specified as Salter-Harris type I or II. This injury typically occurs in skeletally immature individuals, as the physis is the weakest point in a growing bone.

Apply this code for initial encounters involving a closed fracture of the right distal ulnar physis when the specific Salter-Harris classification is not documented, or when the fracture is described as "other" physeal. This is common in pediatric trauma cases where imaging confirms a growth plate injury without further detailed classification.

• Ensure the documentation specifies the right arm and a closed fracture.
• This code is for the initial encounter of treatment for the fracture.
• Only use this code when a more specific Salter-Harris type (e.g., S59.011A, S59.021A) cannot be determined from the medical record.