Displaced avulsion fx tuberosity of unsp calcaneus, init

This code signifies a fracture where a small piece of bone has been pulled away from the tuberosity of the heel bone (calcaneus) due to a forceful tendon or ligament attachment. The fracture is displaced, meaning the bone fragments are not in their normal alignment, and the specific side (left or right) of the foot is not documented. This code is for the initial treatment of a closed fracture, meaning the skin is intact over the injury.

Use this code for a patient presenting with an acute avulsion fracture of the calcaneal tuberosity where imaging confirms displacement. This applies when the medical record does not specify whether the injury is to the left or right calcaneus. It is appropriate for the initial encounter for treatment of this specific type of fracture.

• Ensure documentation explicitly states "avulsion fracture of tuberosity of calcaneus" and "displaced."
• Only use this code when the laterality (left/right) is unspecified in the medical record. If laterality is documented, a more specific code should be used.
• The "A" seventh character indicates an initial encounter for active treatment of the fracture.