Oth physeal fracture of upper end of radius, left arm, init

This code signifies a fracture affecting the growth plate (physis) at the upper end of the radius bone in the left arm, excluding Salter-Harris types I, II, III, and IV. It indicates that the skin over the fracture site is intact (closed fracture) and this is the initial treatment encounter for the injury.

Use this code for a patient presenting with a newly diagnosed, non-Salter-Harris type physeal fracture of the proximal left radius. This is appropriate for the first visit where the injury is evaluated and treatment is initiated, such as casting or splinting.

• Ensure documentation specifies "other" physeal fracture, ruling out specific Salter-Harris classifications.
• Verify the fracture is closed and located in the upper end of the radius on the left side.
• Confirm this is the initial encounter for this specific fracture; subsequent care would use a different encounter character.