Sltr-haris Type I physl fx lower end radius, unsp arm, init

This code signifies a growth plate fracture at the end of the radius bone in the forearm, specifically a Salter-Harris Type I injury. This type of fracture involves a separation through the growth plate itself, without a break in the bone above or below it. The "unspecified arm" indicates that the laterality of the injury is not documented.

Use this code for the initial encounter of a patient presenting with a closed Salter-Harris Type I fracture of the distal radius, where the medical record does not specify whether the injury is to the left or right arm. This is appropriate when the fracture is being treated without surgical intervention or an open wound.

• Ensure documentation clearly states "Salter-Harris Type I" and "distal radius" for accurate code selection.
• Verify laterality (left/right) is not documented; if it is, a more specific code should be used.
• Confirm this is the initial encounter for a closed fracture; subsequent encounters or open fractures require different codes.