Displaced intartic fx r calcaneus, subs for fx w nonunion

This code signifies a fracture within the joint space of the right heel bone that is no longer aligned correctly and has failed to heal properly. The patient is being seen for ongoing management of this unhealed fracture, which may involve further treatment or evaluation.

This code is appropriate when a patient presents for follow-up care of a previously diagnosed intraarticular calcaneal fracture on the right side that has not united. This includes scenarios where the patient is undergoing treatment for the nonunion, such as bone grafting, or is being evaluated for surgical intervention due to the lack of healing.

• Ensure documentation clearly states "nonunion" and specifies the right calcaneus.
• Verify the fracture is explicitly described as "intraarticular" and "displaced."
• This code is for subsequent encounters; an initial encounter for the same fracture would use a different seventh character.