Nondisp fx of anterior process of right calcaneus, init

This code signifies a break in the front-most part of the heel bone (calcaneus) on the right foot. The bone fragments are still in their normal anatomical position, meaning they have not shifted out of alignment. This diagnosis is for the initial treatment of a fracture where the skin remains intact over the injury.

Apply this code when documenting the first encounter for a patient presenting with a non-displaced fracture of the anterior process of the right calcaneus. This typically occurs following a traumatic event, such as an ankle sprain or fall, where imaging confirms the specific fracture location and lack of displacement. It is used for the initial phase of care, including diagnosis and treatment planning.

• Ensure documentation explicitly states "nondisplaced" and "anterior process" of the right calcaneus.
• Verify that the encounter is the "initial encounter" for this specific fracture, not a follow-up.
• Confirm the fracture is "closed," meaning there is no open wound communicating with the fracture site.