Unsp physeal fracture of upper end of left femur, init

This code signifies a fracture of the growth plate (physis) located at the top portion of the left thigh bone. The specific type of physeal fracture is not documented, and the skin over the fracture site remains intact.

Apply this code for initial encounters involving pediatric patients presenting with a suspected or confirmed growth plate fracture of the proximal left femur where the fracture type (e.g., Salter-Harris classification) is not yet determined or documented. It is appropriate for closed injuries, meaning there is no open wound communicating with the fracture.

• Ensure documentation specifies "left" femur and "upper end" or "proximal" to align with the code's anatomical specificity.
• Confirm the encounter is the "initial" treatment for the fracture; subsequent care will require a different seventh character.
• Do not use if the fracture type (e.g., Salter-Harris I-V) is clearly documented; a more specific code would then be appropriate.