Sltr-haris Type III physeal fx lower end of r femur, init

This code identifies a specific growth plate fracture affecting the lower portion of the right thigh bone. It's a Salter-Harris Type III, meaning the fracture extends through the growth plate and then turns to exit through the epiphysis (the end of the bone). This type of fracture can impact future bone growth and joint function.

Apply this code for a patient presenting with an acute, non-displaced or minimally displaced Salter-Harris Type III fracture of the distal right femoral physis. This is used for the initial treatment encounter for a fracture that has not broken through the skin.

• Ensure documentation specifies "Salter-Harris Type III" and "lower end of femur" on the right side.
• Confirm the encounter is for initial treatment and the fracture is closed.
• Do not use for open fractures or subsequent encounters for this injury.