Nondisp oth extrartic fx l calcaneus, 7thD

This code signifies a follow-up encounter for a fracture of the left calcaneus (heel bone) that is located outside of a joint and has not shifted from its original position. At this stage, the fracture is healing as expected without complications.

This code is appropriate for subsequent visits where a patient with a previously diagnosed nondisplaced extraarticular left calcaneal fracture is being monitored for routine healing. This includes appointments for cast changes, follow-up X-rays showing good alignment and callus formation, or physical therapy sessions during the routine healing phase.

• Ensure documentation specifies "nondisplaced" and "extraarticular" for the left calcaneus.
• The 7th character "D" indicates a subsequent encounter for a fracture undergoing routine healing.
• Do not use for initial treatment or for fractures with delayed healing, nonunion, or malunion.