Oth physeal fracture of lower end of right tibia, init

This code signifies a fracture affecting the growth plate (physis) at the lower end of the right shin bone, excluding the specific Salter-Harris types already classified. It indicates that the skin over the fracture is intact, and this is the first time the patient is receiving treatment for this injury.

Apply this code for a patient presenting with a newly diagnosed, non-displaced or minimally displaced fracture of the distal right tibial physis that does not fit the criteria for a Salter-Harris I, II, III, or IV classification. This is appropriate for initial treatment of such a closed growth plate injury.

• Ensure documentation specifies "right tibia" and "lower end" or "distal" physis.
• Confirm the fracture is closed and this is the initial encounter for treatment.
• Avoid using this code if a more specific Salter-Harris classification (S89.11-S89.14) is documented.