Unspecified physeal fracture of left calcaneus, 7thG

This code signifies an unspecified growth plate fracture in the left heel bone that is not healing at the expected rate. It indicates that the patient is presenting for follow-up care related to this specific fracture, and the healing process is prolonged.

This code is appropriate for subsequent encounters when a patient with a previously diagnosed, unspecified physeal fracture of the left calcaneus is experiencing delayed union or non-union. It would be used for office visits, imaging studies, or other services related to monitoring and managing the slow healing of this specific fracture.

• Ensure documentation clearly states "delayed healing" for the left calcaneal physeal fracture.
• Verify laterality (left) and the specific bone (calcaneus) are documented.
• This code is for subsequent encounters; an initial encounter would use a different code.