Salter-Harris Type II physeal fracture of l calcaneus, 7thG

This code signifies a specific growth plate fracture in the left heel bone (calcaneus) that has extended into the metaphysis, indicating a Salter-Harris Type II injury. The "G" suffix denotes that the patient is in a subsequent phase of care, and the fracture is experiencing delayed healing.

This code is appropriate when a patient with a previously diagnosed Salter-Harris Type II fracture of the left calcaneus presents for follow-up care, and the physician documents that the fracture is not healing at the expected rate. This would include scenarios where imaging shows persistent fracture lines or incomplete callus formation beyond the typical healing timeframe.

• Ensure documentation clearly specifies "left" calcaneus and "Salter-Harris Type II" to support this code.
• The "G" suffix is crucial and indicates subsequent care with delayed healing; do not use for initial encounters or routine healing.
• Verify that the medical record explicitly states "delayed healing" or provides clinical evidence supporting this status.