Sltr-haris Type I physeal fx phalanx of unsp toe, 7thB

This code signifies a growth plate fracture in a toe bone where the growth plate has separated from the end of the bone, but the bone itself is not broken. This specific injury involves an open wound communicating with the fracture site, and it is the first time the patient is being treated for this particular injury.

Apply this code when documentation confirms a Salter-Harris Type I fracture of a toe phalanx, accompanied by an open wound. This code is appropriate for the initial treatment phase, such as in the emergency department or during the first surgical repair.

• Ensure documentation explicitly states "Salter-Harris Type I" and "open fracture."
• Confirm the encounter is for the initial treatment of this specific injury.
• Later encounters for follow-up care of this fracture will require a different seventh character.