Unsp fracture of left calcaneus, subs for fx w routn heal

This code signifies a follow-up encounter for a fracture of the left calcaneus (heel bone) where the specific type of fracture was not documented. At this stage, the fracture is healing as expected without complications.

Apply this code for subsequent visits when a patient is receiving ongoing care for an unclassified left calcaneal fracture that is progressing with routine healing. This would include follow-up appointments for cast checks, physical therapy evaluations, or imaging to monitor healing progress.

• Ensure documentation specifies "left" calcaneus and "unspecified" fracture type.
• The "D" seventh character indicates a subsequent encounter for routine healing.
• Do not use if the fracture is experiencing delayed healing, nonunion, or malunion.