Salter-Harris Type I physeal fracture of l calcaneus, 7thP

This code signifies a growth plate fracture in the heel bone (calcaneus) of a child or adolescent, specifically a Salter-Harris Type I injury, which involves a separation of the growth plate from the bone. The "malunion" indicates that the fracture has healed, but in an incorrect or deformed position, and the patient is presenting for follow-up care related to this complication.

Use this code when documenting a patient visit for ongoing management or evaluation of a previously sustained Salter-Harris Type I fracture of the left calcaneus, where imaging or clinical assessment confirms that the fracture has healed with a noticeable deformity or misalignment. This applies to encounters after the initial treatment phase, focusing on the consequences of the malunion.

• Ensure documentation clearly specifies "left" calcaneus and "Salter-Harris Type I" fracture.
• Confirm that the encounter is for a "subsequent" visit and that "malunion" is explicitly documented as a complication.
• Do not use for initial treatment or for nonunion (failure to heal).