Sltr-haris Type II physeal fx phalanx of unsp toe, 7thB

This code signifies a fracture affecting the growth plate of a toe bone, specifically a Salter-Harris Type II injury, which involves a fracture line extending through the physis and into the metaphysis. The fracture is open, meaning there is a break in the skin communicating with the bone injury, and this code is used for the initial treatment of the injury.

Use this code when documenting the initial encounter for an open Salter-Harris Type II physeal fracture of an unspecified toe in a pediatric patient. This would apply to scenarios such as a child presenting to the emergency department after a crush injury to the foot, resulting in an open fracture of a toe's growth plate.

• Ensure the documentation specifies "open fracture" and "initial encounter" for accurate code assignment.
• Verify the fracture type is explicitly documented as Salter-Harris Type II.
• If the specific toe (e.g., great toe, lesser toe) is known, a more specific code should be used.