Nondisp avuls fx tuberosity of r calcaneus, 7thP

This code signifies a follow-up encounter for a right heel bone fracture where a small piece of bone has pulled away from the main bone, but the bone fragments are still in their normal alignment. The fracture, however, has healed improperly, resulting in a malunion. This indicates a previous injury that has not united correctly.

Use this code when a patient presents for ongoing care, evaluation, or treatment of a right calcaneal tuberosity avulsion fracture that has previously been treated but has healed in an unsatisfactory position. This applies to situations where the malunion is being addressed, monitored, or has been identified during a subsequent visit.

• Ensure documentation clearly specifies "right" calcaneus and "tuberosity" to support this specific site.
• Confirm the encounter is for a "subsequent" visit and that "malunion" is explicitly documented as the outcome of the fracture healing.
• Do not use for initial treatment or for nonunion; a malunion implies some degree of healing, albeit incorrect.