Unsp physeal fracture of upper end of radius, left arm, init

This code signifies an unspecified fracture involving the growth plate (physis) at the top portion of the left radius bone. It indicates that the specific type or pattern of the physeal fracture is not documented, and the skin over the fracture site remains intact.

This code is appropriate for the initial treatment of a closed growth plate fracture of the proximal left radius when the physician's documentation does not specify the Salter-Harris classification or other details of the fracture type. It is used when the injury is acute and the patient is presenting for their first encounter related to this specific fracture.

• Ensure the documentation explicitly states "left arm" and "upper end of radius" to support laterality and anatomical site.
• Only use "A" for initial encounter; subsequent visits for this fracture will require different seventh characters.
• Avoid this code if a specific Salter-Harris type or other detailed fracture description is provided; instead, use a more precise code.