Displ avuls fx tuberosity of r calcaneus, 7thP

This code describes a specific type of heel bone fracture where a piece of bone has been pulled away from the main calcaneus (avulsion fracture) at the tuberosity, and the fractured fragments are not properly aligned (displaced). Furthermore, this code indicates that the patient is being seen for ongoing management of this fracture, which has healed incorrectly (malunion).

Use this code when documenting a patient visit for a right calcaneal tuberosity avulsion fracture that was initially displaced and has subsequently healed in an abnormal position, requiring further medical attention or intervention. This applies to follow-up encounters after the initial treatment phase, where the malunion is the primary focus of the visit.

• Ensure documentation clearly specifies "right" calcaneus and "tuberosity" to support this precise anatomical location.
• Confirm the "malunion" status is explicitly documented by the provider, indicating improper healing.
• Verify this is a "subsequent encounter" for the fracture, not the initial treatment or a sequela.