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

This code signifies a long-term complication or late effect stemming from a Salter-Harris Type II fracture of the growth plate in the left heel bone (calcaneus). This type of fracture involves the growth plate and a small piece of the metaphysis. The "sequela" indicates that the original fracture has healed, but there are ongoing issues directly attributable to that past injury.

Use this code when documenting a patient presenting with chronic pain, deformity, growth disturbance, or other residual problems in the left calcaneus that are a direct result of a previously sustained Salter-Harris Type II physeal fracture. This applies to follow-up visits where the focus is on managing these lasting effects, not the acute fracture treatment.

• Always sequence this sequela code after the code for the specific condition or symptom being treated (e.g., chronic pain, malunion).
• Ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to the past Salter-Harris Type II fracture of the left calcaneus.
• Do not use this code for the initial treatment of the acute fracture; it is exclusively for complications or residual effects.