Disp fx of anterior process of unsp calcaneus, init

This code signifies a break in the front-most part of the heel bone (calcaneus) that has shifted out of its normal alignment. The injury affects an unspecified side (left or right) and is being treated for the first time, with the skin remaining intact over the fracture site.

Apply this code for initial encounters involving a closed fracture of the anterior process of the calcaneus where imaging confirms displacement. This would typically be used for patients presenting to the emergency department or an orthopedic clinic for the first time following such an injury.

• Ensure documentation specifies "anterior process" and "displaced" for accurate code assignment.
• Verify the encounter is the "initial encounter" for this specific fracture. Subsequent care will require a different seventh character.
• Confirm the fracture is "closed" (skin intact) as open fractures have distinct coding.