Unspecified physeal fracture of right calcaneus, 7thG

This code signifies a growth plate fracture of the right heel bone where the specific type of fracture is not documented. It is used when the patient is presenting for follow-up care of this fracture, and the healing process is taking longer than expected.

Apply this code for a patient returning for an appointment related to a previously diagnosed, unspecified right calcaneal physeal fracture that is exhibiting delayed union. This would be appropriate for subsequent visits where the physician notes persistent pain, swelling, or radiographic evidence of incomplete healing beyond the typical timeframe.

• Ensure documentation clearly states "delayed healing" for the subsequent encounter.
• Verify the fracture is indeed of the physis (growth plate) and located in the right calcaneus.
• This code requires an initial encounter code for the original fracture to have been previously reported.