Nondisp fx of body of unsp calcaneus, 7thG

This code describes a calcaneal body fracture that is not displaced, meaning the bone fragments remain in their anatomical position. The "unspecified" calcaneus indicates that laterality (left or right) was not documented. The "subsequent encounter with delayed healing" specifies that the patient is receiving active treatment for the fracture, but the healing process is taking longer than expected.

This code is appropriate for follow-up encounters where a patient is being managed for a nondisplaced fracture of the calcaneal body, and the physician notes that the fracture is not healing at the anticipated rate. This could include scenarios where imaging shows persistent fracture lines or clinical signs of delayed union are present.

• Ensure documentation clearly states "nondisplaced" and "delayed healing" for the calcaneal body fracture.
• If laterality (left or right) is documented, a more specific code should be used.
• This code is for active treatment of the delayed healing; for routine follow-up without delayed healing, a different subsequent encounter code would be appropriate.