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

This code signifies a specific growth plate fracture affecting the phalanx (bone segment) of an unidentifiable toe. It's a Salter-Harris Type III injury, meaning the fracture line extends through the growth plate and then turns to exit through the epiphysis (end of the bone). This type of fracture can impact future bone growth.

Apply this code when documentation confirms a Salter-Harris Type III fracture of a toe phalanx, but the specific toe (e.g., great toe, second toe) is not specified. This code is appropriate for the initial treatment encounter of a closed fracture, meaning the skin remains intact over the injury site.

• Ensure the documentation explicitly states "Salter-Harris Type III" and "phalanx of toe."
• Only use this code if the specific toe is not identified in the medical record.
• The "A" at the end indicates an initial encounter for the fracture. Subsequent encounters will require different seventh characters.