Nondisp avuls fx tuberosity of l calcaneus, 7thD

This code signifies a follow-up encounter for a patient who sustained a nondisplaced avulsion fracture of the tuberosity of their left heel bone. An avulsion fracture occurs when a small piece of bone is pulled away by a tendon or ligament. In this specific case, the fracture is healing routinely without complications.

This code is appropriate for subsequent visits where a patient is being monitored for a left calcaneal tuberosity avulsion fracture that is progressing well through the healing process. This would include routine check-ups, cast changes, or physical therapy sessions during the normal recovery period. It should be used after the initial treatment of the fracture.

• Ensure documentation specifies "subsequent encounter" and "routine healing" for this specific fracture.
• Verify the laterality is correctly identified as "left" calcaneus.
• Do not use this code for initial treatment or for fractures with delayed or nonunion healing.