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

This code signifies a specific type of growth plate fracture in the left heel bone (calcaneus) that has not healed within the expected timeframe. A Salter-Harris Type III fracture involves a break through the growth plate and a portion of the bone's end, extending into the joint. The "delayed healing" indicates that the fracture is taking longer than anticipated to mend.

This code is appropriate for follow-up encounters where a patient with a previously diagnosed Salter-Harris Type III physeal fracture of the left calcaneus is being managed for slow or incomplete bone union. This includes situations where the physician is monitoring healing progress, adjusting treatment plans due to delayed healing, or considering further interventions.

• Ensure documentation clearly specifies "delayed healing" for the fracture.
• Verify the fracture type is Salter-Harris Type III and the location is the left calcaneus.
• Confirm this is a subsequent encounter, not the initial treatment for the acute fracture.