Sltr-haris Type III physl fx upper end humer, r arm, init

This code describes a specific growth plate fracture (Salter-Harris Type III) affecting the upper part of the right humerus, which is the long bone of the upper arm. This type of fracture involves a break through the physis (growth plate) and extends into the epiphysis (end of the bone).

Apply this code for initial encounters when a patient presents with a newly diagnosed Salter-Harris Type III fracture of the proximal right humerus that is being treated without surgical exposure of the fracture site. This is typically used for the first visit where the fracture is identified and initial treatment, such as casting or splinting, is initiated.

• Ensure the fracture is specifically a Salter-Harris Type III and not another type.
• Verify the laterality is the right arm.
• Confirm this is the initial encounter for a closed fracture; subsequent encounters or open fractures require different codes.