Nondisp avuls fx tuberosity of l calcaneus, 7thP

This code describes a specific type of heel bone fracture where a small piece of bone has been pulled away from the main calcaneus, but the bone fragments remain in their normal anatomical alignment. The "subsequent encounter" indicates the patient is receiving follow-up care for this fracture, and "malunion" signifies that the fracture has healed, but in an imperfect or deformed position.

Use this code for a patient presenting for ongoing treatment, evaluation, or management of a previously diagnosed nondisplaced avulsion fracture of the left calcaneal tuberosity that has healed incorrectly. This would apply to scenarios such as physical therapy for a malunited fracture, follow-up imaging to assess the malunion, or discussions regarding potential corrective procedures.

• Ensure documentation clearly specifies "nondisplaced avulsion fracture" and "tuberosity of left calcaneus."
• Verify the encounter is for follow-up care of a healed fracture with documented malunion, not initial treatment or active healing.
• Confirm laterality (left) is explicitly stated in the medical record.