Displ oth fx tuberosity of l calcaneus, 7thG

This code describes a specific type of heel bone fracture on the left side, where the broken bone fragments are not in their normal anatomical alignment. It indicates that the patient is in a later stage of healing, and the fracture is taking longer than expected to mend.

This code is used when a patient presents for follow-up care of a previously diagnosed displaced fracture of the tuberosity of the left calcaneus, and the physician documents that the healing process is delayed. This would typically be seen in subsequent encounters after initial treatment, such as cast changes, physical therapy, or imaging to assess healing progress.

• Ensure documentation clearly specifies "delayed healing" for this subsequent encounter.
• Verify the fracture is of the tuberosity of the calcaneus and is on the left side.
• Confirm the fracture was initially displaced; if it was non-displaced, a different code would be appropriate.