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

This code signifies a Salter-Harris Type II fracture affecting the growth plate at the distal end of the tibia, where the fracture line extends through the physis and into the metaphysis. This specific type of fracture involves the lower portion of the shin bone in an immature skeleton.

This code is appropriate for the initial encounter of a closed Salter-Harris Type II physeal fracture of the lower tibia, often seen in pediatric patients following trauma. It is used when the fracture has not broken through the skin and is being treated for the first time.

• Ensure documentation specifies "initial encounter" and "closed fracture" for accurate coding.
• Verify the fracture type is explicitly documented as Salter-Harris Type II and located at the distal tibia.
• Laterality (left or right) is unspecified in this code; if known, a more specific code should be chosen.