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

This code describes a fracture involving the growth plate (physis) at the distal end of the left tibia, where the fracture line extends completely through the physis without involving the metaphysis or epiphysis. This type of fracture is common in children and adolescents due to the relative weakness of the growth plate.

This code is appropriate for the initial treatment encounter of a patient, typically a child or adolescent, who presents with a Salter-Harris Type I fracture of the lower left tibia. This includes scenarios such as emergency department visits, initial orthopedic consultations, or hospital admissions for the acute injury.

• Ensure documentation specifies "left tibia" and "lower end" to support laterality and anatomical site.
• Verify the fracture is explicitly documented as "Salter-Harris Type I" and "physeal" to differentiate from other fracture types.
• Confirm this is the "initial encounter" for the closed fracture; subsequent care would require a different encounter character.