Nondisp avuls fx tuberosity of unsp calcaneus, 7thB

This code signifies a fracture where a small piece of bone has been pulled away from the tuberosity of the calcaneus (heel bone) by a tendon or ligament, but the bone fragments remain in their normal anatomical position. This specific instance involves an open fracture, meaning there is a break in the skin communicating with the fracture site.

Apply this code for initial encounters with patients presenting with an avulsion fracture of the calcaneal tuberosity that is documented as nondisplaced and open. This typically occurs due to sudden, forceful muscle contractions or extreme dorsiflexion of the foot.

• Ensure documentation explicitly states "nondisplaced" and "avulsion" of the calcaneal tuberosity.
• Confirm the fracture is classified as "open" and this is the patient's initial encounter for this specific injury.
• Laterality (left or right) is unspecified in this code; if known, a more specific code should be used.