Nondisp oth fracture of tuberosity of l calcaneus, sequela

This code signifies a healed or residual condition resulting from a fracture of the tuberosity of the left calcaneus (heel bone) that was not displaced at the time of the initial injury. It indicates that the patient is experiencing ongoing problems or long-term effects directly attributable to this past fracture.

Use this code when documenting a patient presenting with chronic pain, stiffness, deformity, or functional limitations in the left heel area, and the medical record clearly links these issues to a previously sustained, nondisplaced fracture of the calcaneal tuberosity. This code is appropriate for follow-up encounters after the initial healing period.

• Requires a seventh character "S" to indicate sequela, meaning a complication or condition arising as a direct result of a previous injury.
• Do not use for initial or subsequent encounters while the fracture is still actively healing; those require different seventh characters.
• Ensure documentation explicitly states the connection between the current symptoms and the old fracture, and that the fracture was nondisplaced.