Salter-Harris Type IV physeal fracture of l calcaneus, init

This code signifies a specific type of growth plate fracture in the left heel bone (calcaneus) that extends through the epiphysis, physis, and metaphysis. This is a severe injury to the growth plate, indicating a complex fracture pattern that can impact future bone growth.

Apply this code for the initial treatment of a closed Salter-Harris Type IV fracture of the left calcaneal physis. This is appropriate when the fracture has not broken through the skin and the patient is presenting for their first encounter related to this specific injury.

• Ensure documentation specifies "left" calcaneus and "Salter-Harris Type IV" to support this code.
• Confirm the fracture is "closed" and this is the "initial encounter" for treatment.
• Distinguish from other Salter-Harris types and open fractures, which have different codes.