Displaced oth fracture of tuberosity of r calcaneus, init

This code signifies a fracture of the tuberosity of the right calcaneus (heel bone) where the bone fragments are no longer in their normal alignment. It specifically indicates that the fracture is not a simple break but involves displacement, and it is the initial treatment encounter for this injury.

This code is appropriate for documenting the initial diagnosis and treatment of a patient presenting with a displaced fracture of the right calcaneal tuberosity. This includes scenarios such as a patient seen in the emergency department after a fall or direct trauma to the heel, where imaging confirms a displaced fracture and treatment planning is initiated.

• Ensure documentation clearly specifies "right" calcaneus and "tuberosity" to support this specific code.
• Verify that imaging reports confirm displacement of the fracture fragments.
• The "A" suffix indicates an initial encounter for active treatment; subsequent encounters for routine healing or follow-up will require different suffixes.