Sltr-haris Type IV physeal fx lower end of left femur, init

This code identifies a specific type of growth plate fracture affecting the distal end of the left thigh bone. A Salter-Harris Type IV fracture involves both the epiphysis and metaphysis, extending through the physis itself, indicating a more complex injury to the growth plate.

Apply this code when documenting an initial encounter for a closed Salter-Harris Type IV fracture of the distal left femur. This is appropriate for acute injuries where the skin remains intact over the fracture site and the patient is receiving initial treatment.

• Ensure the documentation specifies "Salter-Harris Type IV" and "closed fracture" for accurate code assignment.
• Verify the laterality is "left femur" and that it's an "initial encounter" for treatment of the fracture.
• Distinguish from open fractures or subsequent encounters, which would require different seventh characters.