Displ avuls fx tuberosity of l calcaneus, 7thP

This code signifies a left heel bone fracture where a piece of bone has been pulled away from the main bone by a tendon or ligament, and the fractured fragments have healed in an abnormal position. This specific code is used when the patient is receiving follow-up care for this malunion.

Apply this code when a patient presents for treatment or evaluation of a previously diagnosed displaced avulsion fracture of the left calcaneal tuberosity that has healed incorrectly. This includes scenarios where the malunion is causing ongoing pain, functional limitations, or requires further intervention.

• Ensure documentation clearly states "malunion" and specifies the left calcaneus.
• Verify that the encounter is for follow-up care of the fracture, not the initial treatment.
• Confirm the fracture type is an "avulsion fracture of the tuberosity" and is "displaced."