Sltr-haris Type IV physeal fracture of left metatarsal, 7thB

This code describes a specific type of growth plate fracture affecting a metatarsal bone in the left foot, where the fracture line extends through the epiphysis, physis, and metaphysis. It indicates that the skin and soft tissues surrounding the fracture site are also broken, exposing the bone to the outside environment. This is the initial encounter for treatment of this injury.

Use this code for a patient presenting for the first time with an open Salter-Harris Type IV fracture of any metatarsal bone in their left foot. This would apply to scenarios such as an emergency department visit or initial orthopedic consultation following a traumatic injury.

• Verify the laterality (left foot) and the specific metatarsal involved, though the code does not differentiate between metatarsals.
• Confirm the fracture is explicitly documented as "open" and a Salter-Harris Type IV.
• Ensure this is the initial encounter for treatment; subsequent encounters will require a different seventh character.