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

This code signifies a specific type of growth plate fracture (Salter-Harris Type II) affecting the right calcaneus, which is the heel bone. The fracture is in a healing phase where the bone fragments have not aligned correctly, leading to malunion, and the patient is receiving ongoing care.

Apply this code when documenting follow-up care for a patient with a previously diagnosed Salter-Harris Type II fracture of the right calcaneus that has healed in an anatomically incorrect position. This includes scenarios where the patient is undergoing rehabilitation, monitoring, or planning for corrective procedures due to the malunion.

• Ensure documentation clearly specifies "right" calcaneus and "Salter-Harris Type II" to support this code.
• Confirm the encounter is for ongoing treatment of the fracture with malunion, not the initial injury or a sequela.
• Verify that the malunion is explicitly documented by the provider, not just delayed healing.