Displ avuls fx tuberosity of unsp calcaneus, 7thG

This code signifies a specific type of foot injury involving a displaced avulsion fracture of the calcaneal tuberosity, meaning a fragment of bone has been pulled away from the main bone due to ligament or tendon stress, and it is no longer in its anatomical position. The injury is located in the heel bone, and the specific side (left or right) is not documented.

This code is appropriate for follow-up encounters where a patient is receiving ongoing treatment for a previously diagnosed displaced avulsion fracture of the unspecified calcaneal tuberosity, and the fracture is not healing at the expected rate. This includes situations where the patient is undergoing conservative management, physical therapy, or awaiting further intervention due to delayed union.

• Ensure documentation clearly states "delayed healing" for this specific fracture to support code assignment.
• Verify that the encounter is subsequent to the initial injury and treatment, not the initial diagnosis.
• Confirm that the fracture is indeed an avulsion fracture of the tuberosity and not another type of calcaneal fracture.