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

This code signifies a specific type of growth plate fracture (Salter-Harris Type III) affecting the right heel bone (calcaneus). It indicates that the patient is in a later stage of care for this fracture, and the healing process is taking longer than expected.

Apply this code for follow-up encounters where a patient with a previously diagnosed Salter-Harris Type III fracture of the right calcaneus is being monitored for delayed union or nonunion. This would include visits for cast changes, imaging to assess healing progress, or discussions regarding further intervention due to slow healing.

• Ensure documentation clearly specifies "delayed healing" for the right calcaneal fracture.
• Verify the fracture type is explicitly Salter-Harris Type III.
• This code is for subsequent encounters, not the initial treatment of the fracture.