Sltr-haris Type III physl fx upper end rad, right arm, init

This code signifies a specific growth plate fracture occurring at the top portion of the right radius bone, where the fracture line extends through the growth plate and into the joint surface. This type of fracture, classified as Salter-Harris Type III, is characterized by its involvement of both the physis and epiphysis, making it more complex than Type I or II injuries.

Apply this code for initial encounters involving a pediatric patient presenting with a Salter-Harris Type III fracture of the proximal right radial physis. This typically occurs following a fall or direct trauma to the elbow region, and the fracture is treated without surgical intervention to expose the bone.

• Ensure documentation specifies "right arm" and "upper end of radius" to support this precise code.
• Confirm the fracture is explicitly documented as Salter-Harris Type III and managed as a closed fracture.
• The "A" in the seventh character indicates an initial encounter for active treatment of the fracture.