Complete physeal arrest, left distal tibia

This code signifies a complete cessation of growth at the physis (growth plate) in the distal portion of the left tibia. This condition results in a permanent shortening of the affected bone and can lead to limb length discrepancy and angular deformities.

Use this code when documentation clearly indicates a complete and irreversible arrest of the growth plate in the left distal tibia. This is typically diagnosed through imaging studies (e.g., X-rays, MRI) showing a fused physis and clinical assessment of growth cessation.

• Ensure documentation specifies "complete" arrest; partial arrest would require a different code.
• Verify laterality (left) and bone (distal tibia) are explicitly stated in the medical record.
• Consider sequencing this code with a code for the underlying cause of the physeal arrest, if known (e.g., trauma, infection).