Sltr-haris Type I physeal fx upper end of r fibula, init

This code signifies a fracture through the growth plate (physis) at the top portion of the right fibula, without involving the bone above or below the growth plate. This type of fracture is common in children and adolescents, as their growth plates are weaker than the surrounding bone.

Apply this code for initial encounters when a patient presents with a newly diagnosed Salter-Harris Type I fracture of the proximal right fibula. This typically occurs following trauma to the lower leg, such as a fall or direct impact, resulting in pain and swelling around the knee or upper calf.

• Ensure the documentation specifies "Type I" and "physeal fracture" of the fibula, not the tibia.
• Confirm the laterality is "right" and that it's the "upper end" (proximal) of the fibula.
• The "A" seventh character indicates an initial encounter for a closed fracture, meaning the skin is intact.