Sltr-haris Type II physeal fx upper end of left tibia, init

This code identifies a specific growth plate fracture in the upper part of the left shin bone (tibia). It's a Salter-Harris Type II injury, meaning the fracture line extends through the growth plate and into the metaphysis, but spares the epiphysis. This is an initial presentation for a fracture that has not broken through the skin.

Use this code for a patient presenting for the first time with a closed Salter-Harris Type II fracture of the proximal left tibia. This typically occurs in children or adolescents due to trauma affecting the knee area. It would be appropriate for initial evaluation, reduction, and casting.

• Ensure the documentation specifies "left tibia" and "upper end" or "proximal" to accurately reflect the anatomical site.
• Verify the fracture type is explicitly documented as "Salter-Harris Type II" and "closed."
• Confirm this is the patient's initial encounter for this specific fracture to use the "A" seventh character.