Other physeal fracture of right calcaneus, sequela

This code signifies a long-term complication or residual effect stemming from a physeal (growth plate) fracture of the right calcaneus (heel bone), other than a Salter-Harris type. These sequelae can include chronic pain, deformity, growth disturbance, or functional limitations that persist after the initial healing of the fracture.

Apply this code when documenting conditions directly resulting from a previously healed or resolved growth plate fracture of the right calcaneus. This is appropriate for follow-up encounters addressing ongoing issues related to the past injury, such as malunion, nonunion, or persistent pain.

• Always use a seventh character of 'S' for sequela, indicating a complication or residual effect of a past injury.
• Ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to the previous physeal fracture of the right calcaneus.
• Do not use this code for acute or initial treatment of the fracture; it is exclusively for late effects.