Nondisp oth extrartic fx r calcaneus, 7thG

This code describes a fracture of the right heel bone that is located outside the joint, is not displaced, and is currently in a phase of delayed healing. The patient is receiving active treatment for this fracture, but the healing process is taking longer than expected.

Apply this code when a patient presents for follow-up care of a previously diagnosed nondisplaced extraarticular fracture of the right calcaneus, and the physician documents that the fracture is experiencing delayed healing. This indicates ongoing management of the fracture beyond the initial treatment phase.

• Ensure documentation explicitly states "delayed healing" for this specific fracture.
• Verify the fracture is extraarticular and nondisplaced, and located in the right calcaneus.
• This "G" seventh character signifies a subsequent encounter for a fracture with delayed healing.