Sltr-haris Type III physeal fx right metatarsal, init

This code signifies a specific type of growth plate fracture in the right foot, where the fracture line extends through the physis (growth plate) and epiphysis, but not the metaphysis. It indicates that the injury is new and the bone has not broken through the skin.

Apply this code for initial treatment of a right metatarsal fracture in a child or adolescent, specifically when imaging confirms a Salter-Harris Type III classification. This includes emergency department visits, initial orthopedic consultations, or the first encounter for definitive treatment of the closed fracture.

• Ensure documentation clearly specifies "right metatarsal" and "Salter-Harris Type III."
• Verify the encounter is "initial" for the fracture; subsequent encounters will require different seventh characters.
• Confirm the fracture is "closed" (skin intact) before applying this code.