Sltr-haris Type I physeal fx unspecified calcaneus, init

This code signifies a growth plate fracture (physeal fracture) of the calcaneus (heel bone) in a pediatric patient, specifically a Salter-Harris Type I injury. This type of fracture involves a separation of the epiphysis from the metaphysis through the growth plate itself, without bone involvement. The fracture is closed, meaning the skin is intact.

This code is appropriate for the initial encounter of a pediatric patient presenting with a Salter-Harris Type I fracture of the calcaneal growth plate. This typically occurs due to trauma, such as a fall or direct impact to the heel, and is diagnosed through imaging studies like X-rays.

• Ensure the documentation specifies "Salter-Harris Type I" and "calcaneus" for accurate code assignment.
• Verify that the encounter is the "initial encounter" for this specific fracture.
• Confirm the fracture is "closed" and not an open fracture.