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

This code signifies a specific growth plate fracture of the heel bone (calcaneus) in a child or adolescent, where the fracture line extends through the growth plate and into the end of the bone. It indicates that the patient is in a later stage of care for this injury, and the fracture is not healing at the expected rate.

This code is appropriate for follow-up encounters when a patient with a previously diagnosed Salter-Harris Type III calcaneal fracture is experiencing delayed healing. This includes situations where imaging shows persistent fracture lines beyond the typical healing timeframe, or clinical signs of non-union are present.

• Ensure documentation clearly specifies "delayed healing" for the subsequent encounter.
• Verify the fracture type is explicitly documented as Salter-Harris Type III and the location as the calcaneus.
• Do not use for initial encounters or for fractures healing at a normal rate.