Nondisp 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 capsule and has not shifted from its normal anatomical position. The patient is in a subsequent phase of care, and the fracture is healing improperly, resulting in a malunion.

Apply this code when documenting follow-up care for a patient with a previously diagnosed nondisplaced extraarticular fracture of the left calcaneus who is experiencing complications related to malunion. This would typically be used after the initial treatment phase, during ongoing management of the improperly healed fracture.

• Ensure documentation clearly specifies "left" calcaneus and "nondisplaced other extraarticular" fracture type.
• Verify that the encounter is for follow-up care and that "malunion" is explicitly documented as the complication.
• Do not use for initial encounters or for fractures healing normally.