Sltr-haris Type III physl fx lower end rad, left arm, init

This code signifies a specific growth plate fracture (Salter-Harris Type III) affecting the distal radius in the left arm. This type of fracture involves a break through the physis and epiphysis, but not the metaphysis, and is being treated for the first time without an open surgical procedure.

Apply this code for a patient presenting with a newly diagnosed Salter-Harris Type III fracture of the left distal radial physis that is being managed non-surgically (e.g., casting, splinting). This code is appropriate for the initial evaluation and treatment of such a closed fracture.

• Ensure documentation specifies "Salter-Harris Type III" and "distal radius" for accurate code assignment.
• Verify the laterality is "left arm" and that the encounter is indeed the "initial encounter" for this specific injury.
• Confirm the fracture is "closed" and not an open fracture requiring different coding.