Sltr-haris Type III physeal fx lower end of r tibia, init

Salter-Harris Type III physeal fracture of lower end of right tibia, initial encounter for closed fracture

📋Clinical Description

This code signifies a fracture affecting the growth plate (physis) at the lower end of the right shin bone, specifically a Salter-Harris Type III injury. This type of fracture involves a break through the physis and epiphysis, extending into the joint.

🎯When to Use

Apply this code for initial treatment of a closed Salter-Harris Type III fracture of the distal right tibia, such as after an acute traumatic injury in a pediatric patient. This is used when the fracture has not broken through the skin.

💡Coding Tips

Ensure the documentation specifies "right tibia" and "Salter-Harris Type III."
Confirm the encounter is for the initial treatment of the fracture.
Verify the fracture is documented as "closed" (skin intact).

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Code Hierarchy

▲S89.131Sltr-haris Type III physeal fx lower end of right tibia

S89.131A(current)

Crosswalks

824.8ApproxICD-9

Same Category

S89Other and unspecified injuries of lower leg S89.0Physeal fracture of upper end of tibia S89.00Unspecified physeal fracture of upper end of tibia S89.001Unspecified physeal fracture of upper end of right tibia S89.001A