Displaced intraarticular fracture of r calcaneus, sequela

This code signifies a past injury involving a fracture within the joint surface of the right heel bone that has healed, but the bone fragments were not perfectly aligned. The "sequela" indicates that this code is used to report a condition or complication that arises as a direct result of the initial injury, even after the acute phase has passed. This could include ongoing pain, deformity, or functional limitations.

This code is appropriate for encounters where a patient is being treated for long-term effects or complications stemming from a previously sustained, displaced intraarticular fracture of the right calcaneus. It should be used when the acute phase of the fracture has concluded and the focus of the encounter is on managing the residual issues. Examples include chronic pain management, evaluation for corrective surgery for malunion, or physical therapy for persistent functional deficits.

• Always ensure documentation clearly states the fracture is "intraarticular" and "displaced" and affects the "right calcaneus."
• The "S" seventh character indicates sequela, meaning this code is for conditions arising from the initial injury, not the initial treatment of the acute fracture.
• Pair this code with additional codes to specify the nature of the sequela (e.g., chronic pain, malunion, osteoarthritis).