Sltr-haris Type I physeal fx unspecified calcaneus, 7thD

This code describes a follow-up encounter for a Salter-Harris Type I fracture affecting the growth plate of an unspecified calcaneus bone. At this stage, the fracture is healing as expected without complications.

Use this code when a patient presents for routine follow-up care of a previously diagnosed Salter-Harris Type I calcaneal fracture. This applies to encounters where the physician is monitoring the healing process and no new complications or delayed healing are noted.

• Ensure documentation specifies "subsequent encounter" and "routine healing."
• Verify the fracture type is Salter-Harris Type I and the bone involved is the calcaneus.
• Do not use for initial treatment or if delayed/nonunion healing is documented.