Salter-Harris Type I physeal fracture of r calcaneus, 7thB

This code signifies a growth plate fracture of the right heel bone (calcaneus) where the bone separates from the growth plate without breaking the bone itself. It is classified as a Salter-Harris Type I, indicating a transverse fracture through the physis. The "open fracture" designation means there is a break in the skin communicating with the fracture site.

Apply this code for the initial treatment of a patient presenting with a newly diagnosed Salter-Harris Type I fracture of the right calcaneal physis that has an associated open wound. This typically occurs due to trauma in skeletally immature individuals. It is used when the patient is receiving active treatment for the fracture.

• Ensure documentation clearly specifies "right" calcaneus and "open" fracture.
• Verify the encounter is for the initial treatment of the fracture, not subsequent care.
• Confirm the fracture type is explicitly documented as Salter-Harris Type I.