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

This code signifies a Salter-Harris Type I growth plate fracture in an unspecified calcaneus bone that is currently healing incorrectly. The fracture occurred through the physis, without involvement of the metaphysis or epiphysis, and is now demonstrating signs of malunion.

Apply this code when a patient presents for follow-up care of a previously diagnosed Salter-Harris Type I calcaneal physeal fracture that is not healing properly, resulting in an anatomical deformity. This would include scenarios where imaging confirms malunion and the patient is undergoing treatment or evaluation for this complication.

• Ensure documentation specifies "subsequent encounter" and "malunion" for a Salter-Harris Type I calcaneal fracture.
• Verify the specific bone (calcaneus) and the type of Salter-Harris fracture (Type I) are clearly documented.
• Do not use this code for initial encounters or for fractures healing normally.