Sltr-haris Type II physeal fracture of r calcaneus, sequela

This code signifies a chronic or late effect of a Salter-Harris Type II fracture affecting the growth plate (physis) of the right calcaneus (heel bone). This specific fracture type involves a break through the physis and extending into the metaphysis. The "sequela" designation indicates that the current patient encounter is for a complication or residual condition directly resulting from this past injury.

Apply this code when documenting follow-up care for long-term complications such as growth disturbances, angular deformities, nonunion, malunion, or chronic pain directly attributable to a previously sustained Salter-Harris Type II fracture of the right calcaneus. This is appropriate when the initial acute injury has resolved, but its lasting effects are being addressed.

• Always use in conjunction with an external cause code (V00-Y99) if the original injury cause is known and relevant to the sequela.
• Do not use for the initial acute injury; this code is exclusively for late effects.
• Consider additional codes for specific complications (e.g., M21.071 for valgus deformity of right ankle/foot if applicable).