Displ oth fx tuberosity of l calcaneus, 7thK

This code describes a fracture involving the tuberosity of the left heel bone that has shifted out of its normal alignment. The "nonunion" aspect indicates that the fracture fragments have failed to heal together after a previous attempt.

This code is appropriate for follow-up encounters where a patient is being treated for a previously diagnosed displaced fracture of the left calcaneal tuberosity, and the fracture has not shown signs of healing. This would include scenarios where surgical intervention for nonunion is being planned or performed, or during ongoing conservative management for a non-healing fracture.

• Ensure documentation clearly specifies "left" calcaneus and "tuberosity" to differentiate from other calcaneal fracture locations.
• The "K" seventh character signifies a subsequent encounter for a fracture with nonunion, requiring careful review of the patient's treatment history.
• Confirm the fracture is indeed "displaced" as opposed to "nondisplaced" for accurate code selection.