Unspecified physeal fracture of left metatarsal, init

This code signifies an unconfirmed growth plate fracture in one of the metatarsal bones of the left foot. It indicates that the fracture is closed, meaning the skin is intact, and this is the initial treatment encounter for the injury. The specific metatarsal bone affected is not documented.

Apply this code when a patient presents with a suspected or confirmed growth plate fracture of the left metatarsal, but the specific metatarsal (e.g., first, second, third) is not identified in the medical record. This code is appropriate for the initial visit where the fracture is being diagnosed and treatment is initiated, and there is no open wound associated with the injury.

• Only use this code when the documentation explicitly states "unspecified metatarsal" or does not specify which metatarsal is fractured.
• Ensure the encounter is indeed the "initial encounter" for this specific injury. Subsequent encounters will require a different seventh character.
• Confirm the fracture is closed; if open, a different code and seventh character would be necessary.