Displ oth extrartic fx r calcaneus, subs for fx w delay heal

This code describes a fracture of the right calcaneus (heel bone) that is located outside of a joint and has shifted from its normal position. The patient is in a subsequent phase of care, and the fracture is not healing at the expected rate.

Use this code for follow-up encounters where a patient with a displaced extraarticular right calcaneal fracture is experiencing delayed union. This applies after initial treatment, when the physician is monitoring healing progress and addressing the delayed healing.

• Verify laterality (right) and the specific bone involved (calcaneus).
• Ensure the documentation clearly states "displaced" and "extraarticular" for the fracture type.
• Confirm the encounter is for "delayed healing" and not routine follow-up or initial treatment.