Sltr-haris Type II physl fx lower end ulna, left arm, init

This code signifies a specific growth plate fracture in the left forearm, affecting the lower end of the ulna. It's a Salter-Harris Type II injury, meaning the fracture line extends through the growth plate and into the metaphysis, but not into the joint. This type of fracture is common in children and adolescents due to the vulnerability of their developing bones.

Use this code for a patient presenting with a newly diagnosed Salter-Harris Type II fracture of the distal ulna in the left arm, where the skin remains intact over the fracture site. This applies to the initial treatment phase, such as casting or reduction. It would be appropriate for a pediatric patient who sustained a fall onto an outstretched hand.

• Ensure the documentation clearly specifies "Salter-Harris Type II" and "lower end of ulna" on the left side.
• Confirm the fracture is documented as "closed" and that this is the "initial encounter" for treatment.
• Do not use this code for open fractures, subsequent encounters, or nonunion/malunion cases.