Displaced oth fx tuberosity of l calcaneus, init for opn fx

This code signifies a break in the tuberosity (the prominent, rounded part) of the left heel bone (calcaneus) where the bone fragments are not in their normal anatomical alignment. Furthermore, this fracture is characterized as an open fracture, meaning there is a break in the skin and soft tissue leading to the fracture site.

This code is appropriate for the initial treatment of a patient presenting with a displaced open fracture of the left calcaneal tuberosity. This includes emergency department visits, initial surgical repair, or the first encounter for definitive treatment. It should be used when the fracture is clearly documented as open and displaced.

• Confirm documentation specifies "left" calcaneus and "tuberosity" to ensure anatomical accuracy.
• Verify the fracture is explicitly documented as "displaced" and "open" for proper code assignment.
• Remember the "B" seventh character indicates an initial encounter for an open fracture, implying active treatment.