Nondisp oth fx tuberosity of unsp calcaneus, 7thD

This code signifies a follow-up encounter for a fracture of the calcaneal tuberosity that is not displaced and involves a part of the calcaneus other than the body. The "D" suffix indicates that the fracture is healing routinely, without complications, and the patient is in the recovery phase.

Use this code for subsequent visits where a patient is being monitored for a previously diagnosed, nondisplaced fracture of the calcaneal tuberosity (other specified part) that is healing as expected. This would apply after the initial treatment phase, during the period of routine follow-up until the fracture is fully healed.

• Ensure the documentation specifies "nondisplaced" and identifies the "tuberosity" or "other specified part" of the calcaneus.
• The "D" suffix is crucial and indicates routine healing; avoid using "A" (initial encounter) or "G" (subsequent encounter with delayed healing) for this scenario.
• Confirm that the encounter is indeed a subsequent visit for fracture care, not an initial diagnosis or a visit for a complication.