Oth physeal fracture of upper end of left femur, init

This code signifies a fracture affecting the growth plate (physis) at the proximal end of the left femur, specifically not otherwise specified. It indicates a closed fracture, meaning the skin remains intact over the injury site. The "A" suffix denotes an initial encounter for active treatment of the fracture.

Use this code for patients presenting with a newly diagnosed, non-displaced or minimally displaced physeal fracture of the upper left femur, where the specific Salter-Harris classification is not yet determined or documented. This applies to the initial visit where definitive treatment, such as casting or surgical planning, is initiated.

• Ensure documentation specifies "left" femur and "upper end" or "proximal" to justify this specific site.
• Verify the fracture is indeed "closed" and that this is the "initial encounter" for treatment.
• If a specific Salter-Harris type is documented, use the more precise code from the S79.00-S79.08 series.