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

This code signifies a specific growth plate fracture (Salter-Harris Type II) affecting the lower end of the fibula, where the fracture line extends through the physis and into the metaphysis. It indicates an initial encounter for a fracture that has not broken through the skin.

Apply this code when documenting the initial diagnosis and treatment for a closed Salter-Harris Type II fracture of the distal fibular growth plate in a pediatric patient. This is appropriate for the first visit where the injury is assessed and a treatment plan is initiated.

• Ensure the documentation clearly specifies a Salter-Harris Type II classification and involves the distal fibula.
• Verify that the encounter is indeed the "initial encounter" for this specific fracture.
• Confirm the fracture is "closed" (skin intact) to avoid miscoding with open fractures.