Salter-Harris Type II physeal fracture of r calcaneus, 7thG

This code signifies a specific type of growth plate fracture in the right heel bone (calcaneus) that has occurred previously and is now experiencing delayed healing. A Salter-Harris Type II fracture involves the growth plate and a portion of the metaphysis, the wider part of the bone adjacent to the growth plate. The "G" suffix indicates that this is a subsequent encounter for the fracture, specifically noting a complication of delayed healing.

This code is appropriate for follow-up visits where a patient with a previously diagnosed Salter-Harris Type II fracture of the right calcaneus is being monitored for healing, and the healing process is not progressing at the expected rate. It should be used when the physician documents delayed union or non-union of the fracture during a subsequent encounter. This code would also be applicable for encounters involving interventions to address the delayed healing.

• Ensure documentation clearly specifies "delayed healing" or "delayed union" for the right calcaneus fracture.
• Verify that the encounter is indeed a subsequent visit for the fracture, not the initial treatment.
• Confirm the fracture type is explicitly documented as Salter-Harris Type II.