Disp fx of ant pro of unsp calcaneus, 7thG

This code signifies a fracture of the anterior process of the calcaneus (heel bone) that has shifted out of its normal alignment. The patient is in a subsequent phase of care, and the fracture is not healing at the expected rate.

This code is appropriate for follow-up encounters where a patient with a previously diagnosed displaced anterior calcaneal fracture is experiencing delayed healing. This includes situations where the fracture site is still unstable, there's persistent pain beyond the typical healing timeframe, or imaging shows incomplete bone union.

• Ensure documentation clearly states "delayed healing" and specifies the anterior process of the calcaneus.
• Verify laterality (left, right, or unspecified) is consistent with the encounter documentation.
• This code requires an associated external cause code if the injury was due to an external event.