Sltr-haris Type II physl fx lower end rad, right arm, init

This code signifies a specific growth plate fracture in the distal radius of the right arm, where the fracture line extends through the physis and into the metaphysis. This is a Salter-Harris Type II injury, indicating a break that spares the epiphysis but involves both the growth plate and the bone shaft.

Apply this code for initial encounters involving a closed Salter-Harris Type II fracture of the right distal radial physis. This is typically seen in pediatric patients following a fall onto an outstretched hand or similar trauma.

• Ensure documentation specifies "right arm" and "closed fracture" for accurate coding.
• Verify the fracture type is explicitly documented as Salter-Harris Type II.
• Confirm this is the patient's initial encounter for this specific injury.