Disp fx of anterior process of unsp calcaneus, sequela

This code signifies a past fracture of the anterior process of the heel bone (calcaneus) that was displaced, meaning the bone fragments were not properly aligned. The "sequela" indicates that this code is used to report a current condition or complication directly resulting from that previous injury, rather than the initial acute fracture itself.

Apply this code when a patient presents with a long-term complication, such as chronic pain, deformity, or functional limitation, that is directly attributable to a previously displaced anterior calcaneal process fracture. This code is appropriate for follow-up encounters after the initial healing period, when the effects of the old injury are still being managed.

• Always use a seventh character of "S" for sequela when reporting a current problem due to a healed fracture.
• Do not use this code for the initial acute fracture; that would require an initial or subsequent encounter seventh character.
• Ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to the previous displaced anterior calcaneal process fracture.