Nondisplaced fracture of body of right calcaneus, sequela

This code indicates a past fracture of the main part of the heel bone (calcaneus) in the right foot that was not displaced at the time of injury. The "sequela" designation means that the patient is currently experiencing a residual condition or complication directly resulting from this old fracture, even though the fracture itself has healed.

This code is appropriate when a patient presents with ongoing symptoms, functional limitations, or complications (e.g., chronic pain, arthritis, deformity, nonunion, malunion) that are directly attributable to a previously sustained and healed, nondisplaced fracture of the right calcaneal body. It should be used after the initial healing phase of the fracture has passed.

• Always sequence the sequela code first, followed by a code describing the specific residual condition or complication.
• Ensure documentation clearly links the current symptoms or condition to the old fracture.
• Verify laterality (right) and fracture type (nondisplaced body of calcaneus) are explicitly stated in the medical record.