Displaced oth extraarticular fracture of r calcaneus, init

This code signifies a fracture of the right calcaneus (heel bone) that is located outside of the joint capsule and has shifted from its normal anatomical position. The skin over the fracture site remains intact, indicating a closed injury.

Apply this code when documenting an initial encounter for a patient presenting with a newly diagnosed, non-articular fracture of the right calcaneus that shows displacement on imaging. This is appropriate for acute injuries requiring initial treatment, such as reduction or casting.

• Confirm the fracture is extraarticular and displaced based on imaging reports.
• Ensure the encounter is the initial treatment for this specific fracture.
• Verify the fracture is closed; open fractures require a different seventh character.