Disp fx of body of left calcaneus, init for opn fx

This code signifies a break in the main part of the heel bone (calcaneus) on the left foot, where the bone fragments are no longer in their normal alignment. It specifically indicates an open fracture, meaning the skin and soft tissues have been compromised, exposing the bone to the outside environment. This injury is in its initial phase of treatment.

Apply this code for a patient presenting with a newly diagnosed, displaced, open fracture of the left calcaneal body. This would be used when the patient is receiving active treatment for the fracture, such as surgical intervention or initial casting. It is appropriate for the first encounter related to this specific injury.

• Ensure documentation clearly specifies "displaced" and "open" for the calcaneal body fracture.
• Confirm the laterality is "left" and that this is the patient's initial encounter for this specific injury.
• Do not use this code for subsequent encounters or for non-displaced or closed fractures.