Nondisp intartic fx l calcaneus, subs for fx w routn heal

This code signifies a fracture within the joint space of the left heel bone that has not shifted out of alignment. The patient is in a follow-up phase of care, and the fracture is progressing as expected towards full recovery.

This code is appropriate for subsequent visits where a patient is receiving ongoing care for a previously diagnosed nondisplaced intraarticular fracture of the left calcaneus. It indicates that the fracture is healing routinely without complications. This would be used after the initial treatment phase, such as during cast changes, physical therapy evaluations, or routine follow-up appointments.

• Ensure documentation specifies "nondisplaced" and "intraarticular" for the left calcaneus.
• The "D" seventh character indicates a subsequent encounter for routine healing; do not use for initial treatment or delayed/nonunion healing.
• Verify laterality (left) is clearly documented.