Oth physeal fracture of upper end of right femur, init

This code signifies a fracture affecting the growth plate (physis) at the top portion of the right thigh bone, excluding Salter-Harris types I and II. These fractures are typically seen in pediatric and adolescent patients as their growth plates are still open and vulnerable to injury.

Use this code for initial treatment of a closed physeal fracture of the proximal right femur that does not fit the criteria for a Salter-Harris type I or II injury. This applies to fractures documented as Salter-Harris types III, IV, V, or other unspecified physeal fractures of the femoral head/neck region.

• Always verify the specific Salter-Harris classification if documented, as types I and II have distinct codes.
• Ensure the encounter is for the initial treatment of the fracture; subsequent encounters will require different seventh characters.
• Confirm the fracture is closed; open fractures have separate codes.