Displ avuls fx tuberosity of unsp calcaneus, 7thD

This code describes a specific type of heel bone fracture where a small piece of bone has been pulled away from the main calcaneus (heel bone) due to a ligament or tendon, and the fragment is not in its normal anatomical position. This particular code is used during the healing phase of the fracture, indicating routine progress without complications.

This code is appropriate for follow-up encounters with a patient who is recovering from a displaced avulsion fracture of the calcaneal tuberosity. It signifies that the fracture is healing as expected and no unusual interventions or complications are present during this stage of recovery. It would be used after the initial treatment phase for the fracture.

• Ensure documentation specifies "displaced avulsion fracture" of the calcaneal tuberosity.
• Verify the encounter is for subsequent care and the healing is documented as routine.
• Confirm laterality (left, right, or unspecified) is clearly documented; "unspecified" should only be used when laterality is truly unknown.