Nondisp intartic fx r calcaneus, subs for fx w malunion

This code signifies a fracture within the joint of the right heel bone that has not shifted from its original position, but has healed imperfectly. This imperfect healing, known as malunion, indicates that the bone fragments have united in an abnormal anatomical alignment. The patient is currently receiving care for this previously sustained fracture.

This code is appropriate for follow-up encounters where a patient is being treated for complications arising from a malunited, nondisplaced intraarticular fracture of the right calcaneus. This includes situations where the malunion is causing ongoing pain, functional limitations, or is being evaluated for corrective procedures. It should be used when the initial fracture has already occurred and the focus of the encounter is on the subsequent management of the malunion.

• Ensure documentation clearly specifies "malunion" and not "nonunion" or "delayed union" for accurate code selection.
• Verify laterality (right) and the specific bone (calcaneus) are explicitly stated in the medical record.
• Confirm the fracture is intraarticular and nondisplaced, as these details impact code specificity.