Displaced oth extrartic fracture of unsp calcaneus, sequela

This code describes a fracture of the calcaneus (heel bone) that is located outside of the joint capsule and is no longer in its normal anatomical alignment. The specific location of the fracture within the extraarticular region is not specified. This code is used to indicate a sequela, meaning a condition that is a residual effect or complication of an earlier injury.

This code is appropriate when documenting a long-term complication or residual issue stemming from a previously sustained, displaced extraarticular calcaneal fracture. This includes chronic pain, deformity, or functional limitation directly attributable to the old fracture. It should be used when the patient is no longer in the acute phase of healing and is presenting for treatment of these lasting effects.

• Ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to a past extraarticular calcaneal fracture.
• Verify that the fracture was displaced and extraarticular, and that the current encounter addresses a sequela.
• Do not use this code for initial or subsequent encounters for active fracture treatment.