Disp fx of body of right calcaneus, subs for fx w delay heal

This code signifies a fracture of the main part of the right heel bone that is no longer in its proper anatomical alignment. The patient is currently receiving ongoing care for this fracture, and the healing process is taking longer than typically expected.

This code is appropriate for follow-up encounters where a patient with a previously diagnosed displaced right calcaneal body fracture is being treated for delayed union. This includes situations where the fracture has not yet fully healed within the anticipated timeframe, and the patient is still undergoing active management such as casting changes, physical therapy, or surgical planning for non-union.

• Ensure documentation clearly specifies "right" calcaneus and "body" of the calcaneus.
• Verify that the encounter is for ongoing treatment of the fracture, not the initial injury.
• Confirm that the physician's notes explicitly state or imply delayed healing of the fracture.