Displaced fracture of body of left calcaneus, sequela

This code indicates a past, displaced break in the main part of the left heel bone that is now causing ongoing problems or conditions. These sequelae could include chronic pain, deformity, limited range of motion, or other long-term complications directly attributable to the original fracture. The fracture itself is no longer acute but its effects persist.

Apply this code when documenting a patient presenting with a current condition or symptom that is a direct result of a previously sustained, displaced fracture of the body of the left calcaneus. This is appropriate for follow-up encounters where the focus is on managing the long-term consequences, not the initial healing of the fracture. It should be used after the acute phase of the fracture has passed.

• Always sequence the sequela code first, followed by codes for the specific conditions or symptoms being treated.
• Ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to the old, displaced left calcaneus fracture.
• Verify the fracture was indeed displaced and located in the body of the calcaneus, and that the left side is specified.