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

This code describes a specific type of growth plate fracture in the left heel bone (calcaneus) where the fracture line extends through the growth plate and into the metaphysis. It indicates that the patient is receiving ongoing care for this fracture, and it has healed in an imperfect or misaligned position.

This code is used for follow-up encounters when a patient with a previously diagnosed Salter-Harris Type II fracture of the left calcaneus is being treated for complications related to malunion. This includes situations where the physician is assessing the impact of the malunion, planning corrective procedures, or managing ongoing symptoms.

• Ensure documentation clearly states "malunion" and specifies the "left calcaneus."
• Verify that the encounter is for a subsequent visit related to the fracture, not the initial treatment.
• Confirm the fracture type is explicitly Salter-Harris Type II.