Other physeal fracture of left calcaneus, 7thP

This code signifies a physeal fracture (growth plate fracture) of the left calcaneus (heel bone) that is currently healing with malunion. Malunion indicates that the fracture has healed, but in an unsatisfactory position, leading to deformity or functional impairment. This specific code is used during follow-up care for this type of fracture.

This code is appropriate for subsequent encounters when a patient is being treated for a previously diagnosed physeal fracture of the left calcaneus that has healed incorrectly. This includes situations where the malunion is being monitored, evaluated for corrective surgery, or managed non-surgically. It would not be used for the initial fracture diagnosis or for a fracture that is healing normally.

• Ensure documentation clearly states "malunion" and specifies the left calcaneus.
• Verify that the encounter is "subsequent" and not the initial treatment or a nonunion.
• Always review the medical record for laterality and the specific bone involved.