Sltr-haris Type II physeal fx phalanx of left toe, init

This code signifies a specific type of growth plate fracture affecting a toe bone on the left foot. A Salter-Harris Type II fracture involves a break through the physis (growth plate) and extends into the metaphysis, but spares the epiphysis. This particular code indicates the initial treatment for a fracture where the skin remains intact.

This code is appropriate for documenting the initial encounter for a closed Salter-Harris Type II fracture of any phalanx (proximal, middle, or distal) of a left toe. It would be used when a pediatric patient presents with a toe injury and imaging confirms this specific fracture type. This code is used for the initial treatment phase, such as casting or reduction.

• Ensure laterality (left toe) is accurately documented and selected.
• Verify the fracture type is specifically Salter-Harris Type II, not another type.
• Confirm the encounter is the initial treatment for a closed fracture; subsequent encounters or open fractures require different codes.