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

This code signifies a specific type of growth plate fracture (Salter-Harris Type III) affecting the calcaneus (heel bone) in a child or adolescent. The fracture has healed improperly, resulting in a malunion, and the patient is presenting for follow-up care or treatment related to this complication. The exact side of the calcaneus is not specified.

Apply this code when documentation clearly indicates a Salter-Harris Type III fracture of the calcaneus that has healed in a misaligned position. This code is appropriate for subsequent visits where the malunion is being monitored, evaluated, or treated, rather than the initial injury. It should be used when the laterality of the calcaneus is not documented.

• Ensure the documentation specifies "Salter-Harris Type III" and "malunion" for the calcaneus.
• Verify that the encounter is for follow-up care of the malunion, not the initial fracture treatment.
• Only use this code when the laterality (left or right) of the calcaneus is explicitly unknown or unstated in the medical record.