Unspecified physeal fracture of right calcaneus, 7thP

This code describes a previously sustained growth plate fracture of the right heel bone that is now healing in an abnormal position. Malunion indicates that the fracture fragments have united, but the alignment or rotation is unsatisfactory, potentially leading to functional impairment or deformity.

Apply this code when a patient presents for follow-up care of a right calcaneal physeal fracture that has healed incorrectly. This typically involves ongoing management of the malunion, such as physical therapy, bracing, or evaluation for corrective surgery. It is used after the initial treatment phase for the acute fracture.

• Ensure documentation clearly states "malunion" and specifies the right calcaneus.
• Confirm this is a subsequent encounter, not the initial treatment for the acute fracture.
• Verify the fracture involved the physis (growth plate) and not another part of the calcaneus.