Sltr-haris Type I physeal fx upper end of left femur, init

This code describes a fracture through the growth plate (physis) at the top of the left thigh bone, without involving the bone above or below the growth plate. This type of fracture is common in children and adolescents, as their growth plates are weaker than the surrounding bone.

Apply this code for the initial treatment of a closed Salter-Harris Type I fracture affecting the proximal epiphysis of the left femur. This includes scenarios such as emergency department visits, initial orthopedic consultations, or hospital admissions for the acute injury.

• Ensure documentation specifies "left" femur and "upper end" or "proximal" to accurately assign this code.
• Verify the fracture is explicitly documented as Salter-Harris Type I and "closed" (skin intact).
• Confirm this is the patient's initial encounter for this specific fracture to use the "A" seventh character.