Oth physeal fracture of lower end of unsp fibula, init

This code describes a fracture occurring through the growth plate (physis) at the lower end of the fibula, where the specific type of physeal fracture is not otherwise specified. The injury affects an unknown side (left or right) and is being treated for the first time as a closed fracture, meaning the skin remains intact.

Use this code for initial encounters involving pediatric or adolescent patients presenting with a growth plate fracture at the distal fibula when the exact Salter-Harris classification is not documented, or when the laterality is not specified. It applies to closed fractures only.

• Ensure documentation clearly states a physeal fracture of the distal fibula, but lacks specific Salter-Harris type or laterality.
• Confirm this is the patient's initial encounter for this specific fracture.
• Do not use if the fracture is open; a different seventh character would be required.