Displaced avulsion fx tuberosity of r calcaneus, init

This code signifies a fracture where a piece of bone has been pulled away from the main bone by a tendon or ligament, specifically affecting the tuberosity of the right heel bone (calcaneus). The fracture fragments are not in their normal anatomical alignment, and this code is used for the initial treatment of the injury.

This code is appropriate for documenting the initial encounter for a patient presenting with a displaced avulsion fracture of the right calcaneal tuberosity. This typically occurs due to sudden, forceful muscle contraction or ligamentous pull, such as during athletic activities or falls. It applies when the skin over the fracture remains intact (closed fracture).

• Ensure documentation specifies "displaced" and "avulsion" to support this specific code.
• Verify the laterality (right calcaneus) and the specific anatomical site (tuberosity).
• Confirm this is the "initial encounter" for treatment of the fracture. Subsequent encounters will require different seventh characters.