Sltr-haris Type I physeal fx lower end of right femur, init

This code signifies a growth plate fracture at the distal end of the right thigh bone, specifically a Salter-Harris Type I injury. This type of fracture involves a separation of the epiphysis from the metaphysis through the physis (growth plate) without bone involvement.

Apply this code for initial encounters involving pediatric patients who present with a closed Salter-Harris Type I fracture of the distal right femur. This typically occurs due to trauma, such as a fall or sports injury, where the growth plate is the weakest point.

• Ensure documentation specifies "Salter-Harris Type I" and "lower end of right femur."
• Confirm the encounter is the "initial encounter" for treatment of this specific fracture.
• Verify the fracture is "closed" (skin intact) to differentiate from open fractures.