Nondisp fx of body of left calcaneus, subs for fx w malunion

This code signifies a follow-up visit for a patient who previously sustained a break in the main part of their left heel bone, and the fracture is now healing incorrectly, resulting in a malunion. The initial fracture was not displaced, meaning the bone fragments remained in their normal anatomical alignment at the time of injury.

Apply this code when a patient presents for ongoing management or evaluation of a malunited nondisplaced fracture of the left calcaneal body. This typically occurs after initial treatment has been rendered and the bone is observed to be healing in an unsatisfactory position. It is appropriate for subsequent encounters where the malunion is the focus of the visit.

• Ensure documentation clearly specifies "malunion" and the "subsequent encounter" status for this specific fracture.
• Verify the laterality (left) and the specific bone part (body of calcaneus) are accurately documented.
• Distinguish from nonunion (failure to heal) or delayed union (healing slower than expected) as these have different codes.