Displaced avulsion fx tuberosity of l calcaneus, sequela

This code signifies a long-term complication or residual effect stemming from a prior avulsion fracture of the tuberosity of the left calcaneus, where the bone fragment was displaced. An avulsion fracture occurs when a tendon or ligament pulls off a piece of bone. The "sequela" indicates that this code is used for conditions that are the late effects of the original injury, not the initial acute injury itself.

Use this code when documenting a patient presenting with ongoing issues directly attributable to a previously sustained and healed (or healing) displaced avulsion fracture of the left calcaneal tuberosity. This could include chronic pain, functional limitations, or deformity that persists after the acute phase of the injury has passed. It is appropriate for follow-up encounters addressing these long-term consequences.

• Always sequence this sequela code after the code for the specific condition or manifestation being treated (e.g., chronic pain, nonunion).
• Ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to the prior displaced avulsion fracture of the left calcaneal tuberosity.
• Do not use this code for the initial acute injury; instead, use the appropriate acute fracture code with the correct seventh character for the initial encounter.