Unsp physeal fracture of lower end radius, right arm, init

This code signifies a fracture affecting the growth plate (physis) at the lower end of the right radius, where the specific type or location of the physeal injury is not documented. It indicates that the skin over the fracture is intact (closed fracture) and this is the initial treatment for the injury.

This code is appropriate for the initial encounter when a pediatric patient presents with a suspected or confirmed growth plate fracture of the distal right radius, and the physician documentation does not specify the Salter-Harris classification or other details of the physeal injury. It is used when the fracture is managed non-surgically or during the initial surgical intervention.

• Ensure the documentation clearly states "right arm" and "initial encounter" for a closed fracture.
• Avoid using this code if a specific Salter-Harris classification (e.g., Salter-Harris Type II) is documented; instead, use the more specific code.
• If the fracture is open, a different code from the S52.5- or S52.6- series would be more appropriate.