Nondisplaced intraarticular fracture of unsp calcaneus, init

This code signifies a fracture within the joint space of the heel bone (calcaneus) that has not shifted out of its normal anatomical position. The injury is a closed fracture, meaning the skin remains intact over the fracture site. This specific code is used for the initial treatment of such an injury when the affected calcaneus is not specified (left or right).

Apply this code for a patient presenting with a newly diagnosed, non-displaced intraarticular calcaneal fracture where the laterality (left or right) is not documented. This is appropriate for the initial encounter for treatment of the closed fracture, such as emergency department visits or initial orthopedic consultations.

• Ensure documentation explicitly states "nondisplaced" and "intraarticular" for the calcaneus.
• Only use this code for the initial encounter for treatment of the closed fracture. Subsequent care will require a different encounter character.
• If laterality (left or right) is specified in the documentation, a more specific code should be used instead.