Sltr-haris Type III physeal fx unsp calcaneus, sequela

This code signifies a chronic or late effect of a Salter-Harris Type III fracture affecting the growth plate (physis) of an unspecified calcaneus. This specific fracture type involves a break through the physis and epiphysis, but not the metaphysis. The "sequela" designation indicates that the patient is presenting for treatment of a complication or residual condition directly resulting from this past injury, rather than the acute fracture itself.

Use this code when documenting the long-term consequences of a Salter-Harris Type III calcaneal physeal fracture, such as growth disturbances, angular deformities, chronic pain, or functional limitations, after the initial healing period of the acute injury has passed. This applies when the patient is seeking care for these persistent issues.

• Always ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to the previous Salter-Harris Type III calcaneal fracture.
• Do not use this code for the initial acute fracture; a different code would be used for the active injury.
• Specify laterality (left or right) if known; "unspecified" should only be used when laterality is genuinely undocumented.