Nondisplaced intraarticular fracture of left calcaneus, init

This code signifies a break within the joint surface of the left heel bone that has not shifted from its normal anatomical position. It indicates the initial treatment for this type of fracture, which is not open to the external environment.

This code is appropriate for documenting the initial encounter for a patient presenting with a non-displaced fracture of the left calcaneus that extends into the subtalar joint. It should be used when the skin over the fracture site remains intact.

• Ensure documentation specifies "left" calcaneus and "intraarticular" involvement.
• Confirm the fracture is explicitly documented as "nondisplaced" and "closed."
• This "A" initial encounter suffix is only used for the first time the patient is seen for this specific injury.