Nondisplaced intartic fracture of left calcaneus, sequela

This code describes a healed or residual condition resulting from a fracture within the joint space of the left heel bone that was not displaced at the time of injury. It indicates that the patient is experiencing ongoing symptoms or complications directly attributable to this past injury, such as chronic pain, stiffness, or functional limitations.

Apply this code when documenting a patient presenting with long-term sequelae from a previously sustained, nondisplaced intraarticular fracture of the left calcaneus. This would include follow-up visits for chronic pain management, physical therapy for persistent range of motion deficits, or evaluation of post-traumatic arthritis directly linked to the old fracture. It is appropriate when the initial fracture has healed, but its effects are still present.

• Always use this code as a secondary diagnosis, following a code for the specific sequela (e.g., M25.572 for chronic pain in the ankle and foot).
• Ensure documentation clearly links the current symptoms or condition to the historical nondisplaced intraarticular calcaneal fracture.
• The "S" seventh character indicates sequela, meaning the patient is seen for a complication or condition resulting from the initial injury, not the acute fracture itself.