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

This code signifies a fracture of the main part of the heel bone (calcaneus) that is no longer in its correct anatomical position. The patient is currently in a phase of treatment where the fracture is not healing at the expected rate.

Apply this code for follow-up encounters with patients who have a previously diagnosed displaced calcaneal body fracture and are experiencing delayed union. This includes situations where imaging confirms persistent fracture lines or insufficient callus formation beyond the typical healing timeframe.

• Requires a seventh character of 'G' for subsequent encounter with delayed healing.
• Ensure documentation clearly specifies "displaced" and "body of calcaneus" for accurate coding.
• Do not use for initial encounters or for fractures that are healing normally.