Salter-Harris Type III physeal fracture of r calcaneus, init

This code signifies a specific growth plate fracture (Salter-Harris Type III) affecting the right calcaneus (heel bone). This type of fracture involves a break through the physis (growth plate) and extends into the epiphysis (end of the bone), but does not involve the metaphysis.

Apply this code for initial encounters involving a newly diagnosed Salter-Harris Type III fracture of the right calcaneal physis. This is appropriate when the fracture is being treated non-surgically (closed reduction) or prior to any definitive surgical intervention.

• Ensure documentation specifies "Type III" and "right calcaneus" for accurate coding.
• Confirm the encounter is "initial" for the fracture, not a subsequent or sequela encounter.
• Verify the fracture is being managed as a "closed fracture" (e.g., casting, splinting) to align with the description.