Unsp physeal fracture of upper end of left fibula, init

This code describes a fracture of the growth plate (physis) at the top portion of the left fibula, where the specific type or location of the physeal injury is not documented. It indicates that this is the first time the patient is receiving active treatment for this particular closed fracture.

Use this code when documentation confirms a physeal fracture of the proximal left fibula, but the physician has not specified the Salter-Harris classification or other details of the fracture. This code is appropriate for the initial encounter when the fracture is closed, meaning there is no open wound communicating with the fracture site.

• Ensure the documentation explicitly states "left fibula" and "upper end" or "proximal fibula."
• Only use the "A" seventh character for the initial treatment of the fracture.
• If the Salter-Harris classification is documented, a more specific code should be selected.