Disp fx of body of left calcaneus, init for clos fx

This diagnosis code indicates a break in the main part of the heel bone (calcaneus) on the left foot, where the bone fragments are no longer in their normal alignment. This specific code is used for the initial treatment of such a fracture that has not broken through the skin.

Apply this code when documenting the first encounter for a patient presenting with a displaced fracture of the body of the left calcaneus. This includes initial evaluation, imaging, and treatment planning for a closed fracture. It would be used, for example, in an emergency department setting or an orthopedic clinic for the initial assessment.

• Ensure the documentation specifies "displaced" and "body of calcaneus" for accurate code assignment.
• Verify laterality (left foot) is clearly documented.
• Confirm this is the "initial encounter" for treatment of this specific fracture; subsequent encounters will use different seventh characters.