Displ oth extrartic fx r calcaneus, subs for fx w nonunion

This code signifies a specific type of calcaneal fracture affecting the right foot, located outside the joint capsule, that has shifted from its normal position. The "subsequent encounter" indicates the patient is receiving ongoing care for this fracture, and "nonunion" means the bone fragments have failed to heal together after a typical healing period.

This code is appropriate for follow-up visits where a patient with a previously diagnosed displaced extraarticular right calcaneal fracture is being managed for the complication of nonunion. This could include assessments for surgical intervention, casting changes, or monitoring the progression of nonunion.

• Ensure documentation clearly specifies "right" calcaneus and "extraarticular" location.
• Verify the encounter is for ongoing treatment of the fracture, not the initial injury.
• Confirm the physician's assessment explicitly states "nonunion" as a current complication.