Sltr-haris Type I physeal fx upper end of right tibia, init

This code signifies a growth plate fracture at the top of the right shin bone, specifically a Salter-Harris Type I injury. This type of fracture involves a separation of the epiphysis from the metaphysis through the physis (growth plate) itself, without bone involvement. It is considered a closed fracture, meaning the skin remains intact.

Use this code for the initial treatment of a pediatric patient presenting with a Salter-Harris Type I fracture of the proximal right tibia. This typically occurs due to a shearing or avulsion force on the growth plate. It is appropriate for the first encounter where the fracture is diagnosed and treatment is initiated.

• Ensure documentation specifies "right tibia" and "upper end" to support laterality and location.
• Confirm the fracture is explicitly documented as Salter-Harris Type I and a closed fracture.
• This "A" suffix indicates an initial encounter; subsequent care will require different seventh characters.