Salter-Harris Type IV physeal fracture of r calcaneus, 7thD

This code describes a specific type of growth plate fracture (Salter-Harris Type IV) affecting the right heel bone (calcaneus). This particular encounter is for follow-up care during the normal healing process of the fracture.

This code is appropriate for subsequent visits where a patient is receiving routine follow-up care for a previously diagnosed Salter-Harris Type IV fracture of the right calcaneus. This includes appointments for cast changes, X-ray evaluations confirming expected healing, or general monitoring during the healing phase.

• Ensure the encounter is for routine healing and not for delayed healing, nonunion, or malunion, which have different codes.
• Verify the laterality (right) and the specific bone (calcaneus) are accurately documented.
• Confirm the fracture type is explicitly documented as Salter-Harris Type IV.