Displ oth extrartic fx l calcaneus, subs for fx w malunion

This code signifies a fracture of the left calcaneus (heel bone) that is located outside the joint and has shifted from its normal alignment. The "subsequent encounter" indicates that the patient is receiving follow-up care for this fracture, and "malunion" specifies that the bone is healing in an incorrect or deformed position.

Use this code when documenting ongoing treatment for a patient whose left calcaneal fracture, initially displaced and extraarticular, has healed or is in the process of healing with an unsatisfactory alignment. This applies to follow-up visits where the malunion is being assessed, monitored, or managed, such as for pain, functional limitations, or consideration of corrective surgery.

• Ensure documentation clearly states "left" calcaneus and specifies "extraarticular" and "displaced" for the initial injury.
• Confirm the encounter is for follow-up care, not the initial treatment, and that malunion is explicitly noted.
• Consider additional codes for any associated complications, pain, or functional deficits related to the malunion.