Nondisp fx of body of left calcaneus, init for opn fx

This code signifies a break in the main part of the heel bone (calcaneus) on the left foot, where the bone fragments have not shifted out of alignment. It specifically indicates that the skin and soft tissue surrounding the fracture site have been compromised, exposing the bone to the external environment. This is the initial visit for treatment of this specific injury.

Apply this code for a patient presenting with a newly diagnosed, non-displaced fracture of the body of the left calcaneus that is classified as an open fracture. This would be used for the initial surgical repair, debridement, or other definitive treatment during the acute phase of care.

• Ensure documentation clearly specifies "nondisplaced" and "open fracture" for the calcaneal body.
• Confirm the laterality is "left" and that this is the patient's first encounter for this specific injury.
• Distinguish from closed fractures or displaced fractures, which have different code assignments.