Unsp physeal fracture of lower end of unsp tibia, init

This code signifies a fracture affecting the growth plate (physis) at the distal end of the tibia, where the specific location within the tibia or the type of physeal fracture is not documented. It indicates the initial treatment for a closed fracture, meaning the skin remains intact over the injury.

Apply this code when documentation confirms a physeal fracture of the lower tibia but lacks details regarding the specific Salter-Harris classification or precise anatomical location within the distal tibia. This is appropriate for the initial encounter for treatment of such a closed fracture when more specific information is unavailable.

• Only use this code when the documentation explicitly states "unspecified" or lacks sufficient detail for a more specific physeal fracture code.
• Ensure the encounter is for the initial treatment of the fracture; subsequent encounters will require a different seventh character.
• Confirm the fracture is closed before applying this code; open fractures have distinct codes.