Nondisp oth extrartic fx unsp calcaneus, 7thK

This code describes a calcaneal fracture that is located outside of the joint, is not displaced, and is not specified to a particular calcaneal bone (e.g., body, tuberosity). The "K" seventh character indicates that the patient is receiving follow-up care for this fracture, and there is evidence of nonunion, meaning the bone fragments have failed to heal together.

Apply this code when a patient presents for ongoing treatment of a previously diagnosed, nondisplaced, unspecified extraarticular calcaneal fracture. The key clinical finding for using this specific seventh character is documented nonunion, requiring further intervention or management. This would be used for subsequent visits after the initial treatment.

• Ensure documentation clearly states "nonunion" for the calcaneal fracture.
• Verify the fracture is extraarticular and nondisplaced, and that the specific part of the calcaneus is not documented.
• This seventh character is for subsequent encounters; an initial encounter would use a different seventh character.