Unsp physeal fracture of lower end of right fibula, init

This code signifies a fracture affecting the growth plate (physis) at the distal end of the right fibula, where the specific type or pattern of the physeal fracture is not documented. It indicates that this is the first time the patient is receiving treatment for this particular injury, and the skin over the fracture site remains intact.

This code is appropriate for initial encounters when a patient presents with a closed growth plate fracture of the lower right fibula, and the medical record lacks sufficient detail to classify the fracture further (e.g., Salter-Harris type). It is used when the physician has not specified the exact nature of the physeal injury beyond its location.

• Ensure the documentation clearly states "right fibula" and "lower end" to support laterality and anatomical specificity.
• Only use this code for the initial treatment phase of a closed fracture; subsequent encounters or open fractures require different codes.
• If the Salter-Harris classification or other specific details of the physeal fracture are documented, a more specific code should be selected.