Unsp fracture of left calcaneus, subs for fx w delay heal

This code signifies a fracture of the left heel bone where the specific type of fracture (e.g., displaced, non-displaced) is not documented. The patient is in a subsequent phase of care, and the fracture is experiencing delayed healing, meaning it is taking longer than expected to unite.

Apply this code when a patient presents for follow-up care of an unspecified left calcaneal fracture that is not healing at the anticipated rate. This would include scenarios where imaging shows persistent fracture lines or callus formation is insufficient for the expected timeframe.

• Ensure documentation clearly states "delayed healing" for the left calcaneus fracture.
• Verify that the encounter is for follow-up care, not the initial treatment.
• If the specific type of calcaneal fracture is known, a more specific code should be used instead.