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

This code signifies a non-displaced break in the front part of the left heel bone that is currently healing, but with an imperfect alignment of the bone fragments. The patient is in a follow-up phase of care for this specific injury, and the bone is not fusing correctly.

Apply this code for patients presenting for ongoing treatment, evaluation, or management of a previously diagnosed non-displaced anterior calcaneal fracture of the left foot, where imaging or clinical assessment indicates malunion. This is appropriate when the initial treatment has concluded, and the focus is now on addressing the suboptimal healing.

• Ensure documentation clearly specifies "malunion" for the subsequent encounter.
• Verify the fracture is explicitly stated as "nondisplaced" and located in the "anterior process" of the "left calcaneus."
• Do not use this code for initial treatment or if the fracture is healing normally (union) or not healing at all (nonunion).