Other physeal fracture of right calcaneus, 7thB

This code signifies a fracture affecting the growth plate (physis) of the right heel bone (calcaneus), excluding those specifically classified as Salter-Harris types. It indicates that the fracture is an open type, meaning there is a break in the skin communicating with the fracture site, and this is the first time the patient is receiving treatment for this injury.

Apply this code for initial encounters involving a patient presenting with an open physeal fracture of the right calcaneus that does not fit the criteria for a specific Salter-Harris classification. This would include situations where the fracture extends through the physis but the exact Salter-Harris type is not documented or is considered "other."

• Ensure documentation clearly specifies "right" calcaneus and "open" fracture.
• Verify that the fracture is indeed physeal and not a different type of calcaneal fracture.
• Confirm this is the initial encounter for treatment; subsequent encounters will require a different seventh character.