Sltr-haris Type III physeal fx unspecified calcaneus, 7thB

This code describes a specific type of growth plate fracture (Salter-Harris Type III) affecting the heel bone (calcaneus) in an unspecified location. The fracture is open, meaning the skin and soft tissue have been compromised, exposing the bone to the outside environment. This code is used for the initial treatment phase of such an injury.

Use this code for a patient presenting with an open Salter-Harris Type III fracture of the calcaneal physis, typically following trauma. This applies when the patient is receiving active treatment for the acute injury, such as surgical repair, wound debridement, or initial casting.

• Ensure documentation clearly specifies "open fracture" and "Salter-Harris Type III" for accurate code assignment.
• Confirm the encounter is for the initial treatment of the fracture; subsequent care will require a different encounter character.
• Laterality (left or right) is unspecified in this code; if known, a more specific code should be sought.