Displaced avulsion fx tuberosity of r calcaneus, sequela

This code signifies a chronic or late-stage complication resulting from a displaced avulsion fracture of the tuberosity of the right calcaneus. An avulsion fracture occurs when a small piece of bone is pulled away from the main bone by a tendon or ligament, and in this case, it's specifically the heel bone's tuberosity that was affected and remains displaced. The "sequela" indicates that this is a residual effect or condition arising from the initial injury.

Use this code when documenting a patient presenting with ongoing issues, such as pain, deformity, or functional limitations, directly attributable to a previously sustained and healed (or non-healing) displaced avulsion fracture of the right calcaneal tuberosity. This is appropriate for follow-up encounters long after the initial injury has occurred and acute treatment has concluded.

• Always ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to the past avulsion fracture of the right calcaneal tuberosity.
• Do not use this code for the initial acute injury or for subsequent encounters during the active healing phase.
• Look for terms like "history of," "due to old injury," or "residual effects of" in the physician's notes to support the "sequela" designation.