Unspecified physeal fracture of right calcaneus, init

This code signifies an unspecified fracture of the growth plate (physis) in the right heel bone (calcaneus). It indicates that the specific type or location of the physeal fracture within the calcaneus is not documented, and this is the initial treatment encounter for a fracture where the skin remains intact.

Apply this code for a patient presenting with a newly diagnosed, closed physeal fracture of the right calcaneus when the physician documentation does not specify the Salter-Harris classification or other details about the fracture type. This is appropriate for the initial visit where treatment is rendered or planned.

• Ensure documentation clearly states "right calcaneus" and "physeal fracture."
• Only use the "A" seventh character for the initial encounter for treatment of the fracture.
• If the Salter-Harris classification is documented, a more specific code should be used.