Nondisplaced oth extrartic fracture of r calcaneus, sequela

This code signifies a long-term complication or residual effect stemming from a nondisplaced fracture of the right calcaneus that occurred outside of a joint. It indicates that the initial fracture has healed, but the patient continues to experience issues directly related to that past injury.

This code is appropriate when a patient presents with ongoing symptoms, such as pain, stiffness, or functional limitations, that are a direct consequence of a previously sustained and healed nondisplaced extraarticular fracture of the right calcaneus. It should be used for follow-up encounters addressing these persistent issues, not for the initial acute injury.

• Always use this code as a secondary diagnosis, with the primary diagnosis reflecting the current condition being treated (e.g., chronic pain).
• Ensure documentation clearly links the current symptoms to the historical calcaneal fracture.
• Verify the fracture was specifically "nondisplaced" and "extraarticular" and involved the "right calcaneus" to ensure accurate code selection.