Sltr-haris Type III physeal fx left metatarsal, 7thB

This code signifies a specific growth plate fracture in the left foot, affecting one of the long bones (metatarsals) between the ankle and toes. It's a Salter-Harris Type III injury, meaning the fracture extends through the growth plate and into the end of the bone, and it's an open fracture where the skin is broken. This particular code is for the initial treatment of such an injury.

Use this code for a patient presenting with a newly diagnosed Salter-Harris Type III fracture of any left metatarsal, where the fracture has broken through the skin. This applies when the patient is receiving active treatment for the acute injury, such as surgical repair, casting, or initial wound management.

• Confirm the fracture is specifically Salter-Harris Type III and involves a metatarsal on the left foot.
• Verify documentation clearly states "open fracture" to justify the 7th character "B".
• Ensure this is the initial encounter for treatment of the fracture; subsequent care will require a different 7th character.