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

This code signifies a growth plate fracture at the distal end of the femur, specifically a Salter-Harris Type I injury. This type of fracture involves a separation of the epiphysis from the metaphysis through the growth plate itself, without bone involvement. It is considered a closed fracture, meaning the skin remains intact.

This code is appropriate for the initial encounter of a patient presenting with a Salter-Harris Type I fracture of the distal femur, where the specific side (left or right) is not documented. This typically occurs in pediatric patients following trauma to the knee or thigh area. It should be used when the fracture has not yet received definitive treatment.

• Ensure documentation clearly states "Salter-Harris Type I" and "distal femur."
• Verify the encounter is the "initial encounter" for treatment of this specific fracture.
• Only use this code when the laterality (left/right) of the femur is unspecified in the medical record.