Nondisplaced oth extrartic fracture of unsp calcaneus, init

This code signifies a fracture of the calcaneus (heel bone) that is located outside of a joint and is not displaced, meaning the bone fragments remain in their normal anatomical alignment. The specific location within the calcaneus is not further identified.

This code is appropriate for initial treatment of a newly diagnosed, closed, non-displaced extraarticular calcaneal fracture where the exact site of the fracture on the calcaneus is not specified in the documentation. This would include situations where imaging confirms a fracture but doesn't pinpoint a more specific location.

• Ensure documentation explicitly states "nondisplaced" and "extraarticular."
• Only use this code for the initial encounter for active treatment of the fracture.
• Avoid if a more specific calcaneal fracture site (e.g., body, tuberosity) is documented.