Sltr-haris Type I physeal fx lower end of r fibula, init

This diagnosis code signifies a growth plate fracture at the distal end of the right fibula, specifically a Salter-Harris Type I injury. This type of fracture involves a separation of the epiphysis from the metaphysis through the physis (growth plate) without bone breakage, making it a relatively stable injury.

This code is appropriate for initial encounters where a patient presents with a newly diagnosed, closed Salter-Harris Type I fracture of the lower right fibula. This typically occurs in pediatric or adolescent patients following trauma to the ankle region.

• Ensure documentation specifies "right fibula" and "Salter-Harris Type I" for accurate coding.
• Verify the encounter is "initial" and the fracture is "closed" before applying this code.
• Do not use this code for open fractures, subsequent encounters, or other Salter-Harris types.