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

This code signifies a fracture affecting the growth plate (physis) at the top of the left fibula, specifically classified as a Salter-Harris Type I. This type involves a complete transverse fracture through the physis without involvement of the metaphysis or epiphysis.

Apply this code for a patient presenting with a newly diagnosed Salter-Harris Type I fracture of the proximal left fibula. This is appropriate for the initial visit where definitive treatment for the closed fracture is planned or initiated.

• Ensure documentation specifies "left" fibula and "upper end" or "proximal" to justify laterality and location.
• Confirm the fracture is explicitly documented as Salter-Harris Type I and "closed" to support this specific code.
• The "A" in the seventh character indicates an initial encounter for active treatment of the fracture.