Other physeal fracture of unspecified calcaneus, 7thB

This code signifies an open fracture involving the growth plate (physis) of the heel bone, where the specific location of the fracture within the calcaneus is not documented. An "open" fracture means there is a break in the skin and soft tissue, exposing the bone to the outside environment. This is the initial encounter for treatment of this injury.

This code is appropriate for documenting the initial treatment of a pediatric or adolescent patient presenting with a calcaneal growth plate fracture that has an associated open wound. This would be used when the physician's documentation does not specify a more precise anatomical location of the physeal fracture within the calcaneus.

• Ensure documentation clearly states "open fracture" and "physeal" involvement of the calcaneus.
• Confirm this is the patient's initial encounter for this specific injury.
• If a more specific location of the physeal fracture within the calcaneus is documented (e.g., posterior, anterior), a more precise code should be selected.