Disp fx of ant pro of l calcaneus, subs for fx w malunion

This code signifies a fracture of the front part of the left heel bone that has shifted out of its normal alignment and is currently being treated for improper healing. The fracture has not healed correctly, resulting in a malunion.

Apply this code when a patient presents for follow-up care, evaluation, or treatment of a previously diagnosed displaced fracture of the anterior process of the left calcaneus, and the physician documents that the fracture has healed in an unsatisfactory position (malunion). This code is appropriate for subsequent encounters after the initial treatment phase.

• Ensure documentation explicitly states "displaced fracture," "anterior process of left calcaneus," and "malunion."
• Verify that the encounter is for follow-up care of the malunion, not the initial treatment or routine healing.
• Confirm laterality (left) is clearly documented.