Nondisp oth extrartic fx unsp calcaneus, 7thG

This code describes a fracture of the calcaneus (heel bone) that is not displaced and is located outside of the joint capsule, but not further specified. The patient is in a subsequent phase of care for this fracture, and the healing process is progressing slower than expected.

This code is appropriate for follow-up encounters where a patient is being treated for a previously diagnosed, non-displaced, extraarticular calcaneal fracture that is exhibiting delayed healing. This would include visits for cast changes, wound care, or imaging to assess healing progress when the fracture is not healing at the anticipated rate.

• Ensure documentation clearly states "delayed healing" for the calcaneal fracture.
• Verify the fracture is extraarticular and not displaced; if intraarticular or displaced, a different code is required.
• Confirm this is a subsequent encounter, not the initial treatment for the fracture.