Sltr-haris Type I physeal fx phalanx of unsp toe, init

This code describes a fracture occurring through the growth plate (physis) of a toe bone in a child or adolescent, without displacement or angulation. This specific type of Salter-Harris fracture (Type I) involves a separation of the epiphysis from the metaphysis through the hypertrophic zone of the physis. The fracture is closed, meaning the skin remains intact.

Use this code for the initial encounter of a patient presenting with a Salter-Harris Type I physeal fracture of an unspecified toe phalanx. This applies when the fracture is closed and the patient is receiving active treatment for the injury. It is appropriate for the initial diagnosis and management phase.

• Ensure documentation specifies a Salter-Harris Type I fracture and confirms it is closed.
• This code is for an unspecified toe; if the specific toe is known, a more precise code should be used.
• The "A" seventh character indicates an initial encounter for active treatment. Subsequent encounters will require different seventh characters.