Stress fracture, right ankle, subs for fx w delay heal

This code signifies a stress fracture affecting the right ankle that is currently in a healing phase, but the healing process is progressing slower than expected. It indicates that the patient is receiving ongoing care for this previously diagnosed fracture.

Apply this code when documentation explicitly states a stress fracture of the right ankle with delayed healing, and the patient is seen for follow-up care related to this condition. This is appropriate for encounters where the fracture is not new, but the healing is complicated by slowness.

• Ensure documentation specifies "delayed healing" for the right ankle stress fracture; otherwise, a routine subsequent encounter code may be more appropriate.
• Do not use for initial encounters or for fractures that are healing normally.
• Consider sequencing this code after any acute conditions or complications being addressed during the same encounter.