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

This code describes a fracture through the growth plate (physis) at the lower end of the tibia in a pediatric patient, without displacement of the bone fragments. This type of fracture is typically stable and does not involve a break in the skin. The injury affects the growth plate, which is crucial for bone lengthening.

Use this code for the initial encounter when a patient presents with a Salter-Harris Type I fracture of the distal tibia that is closed (skin intact). This applies to cases where the specific side (left or right) of the tibia is not documented.

• Ensure documentation specifies "Salter-Harris Type I" and "physeal fracture" of the distal tibia.
• Confirm the encounter is "initial" and the fracture is "closed."
• Only use this code when the laterality (left or right) of the tibia is not specified in the medical record.