Nondisp oth fx tuberosity of l calcaneus, 7thG

This code describes a left heel bone fracture, specifically involving the tuberosity, that is not out of alignment. The patient is in a follow-up phase of treatment, and the fracture is not healing as quickly as expected. This indicates ongoing medical management for a persistent healing issue.

Use this code when documenting a patient's visit for a previously diagnosed nondisplaced tuberosity fracture of the left calcaneus, and the physician notes that the healing process is prolonged or slower than anticipated. This applies to subsequent encounters after the initial treatment has begun, but before the fracture has fully united.

• Ensure documentation clearly states "delayed healing" for the left calcaneal tuberosity fracture.
• Verify laterality (left) and the specific fracture site (tuberosity) are explicitly mentioned.
• Confirm this is a subsequent encounter, not the initial treatment or a fully healed fracture.