Sltr-haris Type IV physl fx lower end radius, left arm, init

This code signifies a specific growth plate fracture affecting the left wrist, where the fracture line extends through the epiphysis, physis, and metaphysis of the distal radius. This type of Salter-Harris fracture (Type IV) is more complex and carries a higher risk of growth disturbance compared to simpler physeal injuries.

This code is appropriate for documenting an initial presentation of a patient with a confirmed Salter-Harris Type IV fracture of the growth plate at the lower end of the left radius. This typically occurs following trauma to the wrist in skeletally immature individuals.

• Ensure laterality (left arm) is accurately documented in the medical record.
• Verify that the encounter is indeed the initial treatment for this specific fracture.
• Confirm the fracture type is explicitly documented as Salter-Harris Type IV.