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

This code signifies a Salter-Harris Type I fracture affecting the growth plate (physis) at the distal end of the right tibia. This type of fracture involves a separation of the epiphysis from the metaphysis through the physis, without a fracture extending into the bone itself. It is considered a closed fracture, meaning there is no open wound communicating with the fracture site.

Apply this code for a patient presenting with a newly diagnosed Salter-Harris Type I fracture of the lower end of the right tibia. This is appropriate for the initial visit where the injury is evaluated and treatment is initiated. It is commonly seen in pediatric patients due to the vulnerability of their growth plates.

• Ensure documentation specifies "right tibia" and "lower end" to support laterality and anatomical site.
• Verify the fracture is explicitly diagnosed as Salter-Harris Type I and closed.
• Confirm this is the patient's initial encounter for this specific injury; subsequent encounters will require a different seventh character.