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

This code describes a left calcaneal fracture that is located outside of the joint (extraarticular) and is not in its normal anatomical alignment (displaced). The patient is in a subsequent phase of care, and the fracture is healing slower than expected.

This code is appropriate for follow-up encounters where a patient with a previously diagnosed displaced extraarticular fracture of the left calcaneus is being monitored for delayed healing. This includes situations where the fracture has not united within the expected timeframe, or there are clinical signs indicating a protracted healing process.

• Ensure documentation clearly specifies "displaced" and "extraarticular" for the left calcaneus.
• Verify the encounter is for "subsequent care" and explicitly states "delayed healing" of the fracture.
• Do not use for initial treatment or for fractures that are healing normally.