Nondisp intartic fx r calcaneus, subs for fx w nonunion

This code signifies a fracture within the joint space of the right heel bone that has not shifted from its normal position. The patient is in a subsequent phase of care, and the fracture is experiencing a nonunion, meaning it is failing to heal properly.

This code is appropriate for documenting follow-up visits for a patient with a previously diagnosed non-displaced intraarticular calcaneal fracture on the right side. It specifically applies when the fracture has not united and requires ongoing management, such as further imaging, casting adjustments, or surgical planning for nonunion repair.

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