Unspecified physeal fracture of right calcaneus, 7thB

This code signifies an unspecified growth plate fracture of the right heel bone, where the skin and soft tissue are broken, exposing the bone. It indicates the initial treatment for this type of open fracture in a pediatric or adolescent patient.

This code is appropriate for the initial encounter when a patient presents with a right calcaneal growth plate fracture that is open, but the specific type of physeal fracture (e.g., Salter-Harris type) is not yet documented or determined. It is used for the first time a patient receives active treatment for this injury.

• Requires an additional code for the open fracture type (e.g., Gustilo-Anderson classification).
• Ensure documentation clearly states "right calcaneus" and "open fracture" for accurate assignment.
• Do not use for subsequent encounters or for closed fractures.