Sltr-haris Type I physeal fracture of right metatarsal, init

This code signifies a growth plate fracture (Salter-Harris Type I) affecting one of the long bones in the arch of the right foot (metatarsal). This type of fracture involves a separation of the growth plate from the metaphysis without bone involvement, making it a relatively stable injury.

This code is appropriate for the initial encounter of a patient presenting with a Salter-Harris Type I fracture of the right metatarsal that is being treated non-surgically (closed reduction or immobilization). It is used when the fracture has not yet received definitive treatment or when the patient is still under active treatment for the acute injury.

• Ensure documentation specifies "right" metatarsal and "Salter-Harris Type I" to support this specific code.
• Confirm the encounter is for the "initial" treatment of a "closed" fracture; subsequent encounters or open fractures will require different codes.
• Verify the specific metatarsal involved if documented, though this code is general for any right metatarsal.