Displaced oth fx tuberosity of r calcaneus, init for opn fx

This code signifies a fracture of the tuberosity (the prominent posterior part) of the right heel bone (calcaneus) that is no longer in its normal anatomical alignment. The fracture is also classified as an open fracture, meaning there is a break in the skin and soft tissue communicating with the fracture site. This code is used for the initial treatment of such an injury.

Apply this code for a patient presenting with a newly diagnosed, displaced fracture of the right calcaneal tuberosity where the skin and soft tissue are compromised, exposing the fracture. This includes situations like a high-impact fall or direct trauma resulting in an open wound over the heel bone. It is appropriate for the initial surgical repair or non-surgical management of this specific injury.

• Ensure documentation clearly specifies "displaced" and "open fracture" for the right calcaneal tuberosity.
• Verify the encounter is for the initial treatment of the fracture, not a follow-up or subsequent encounter.
• Confirm laterality (right) is explicitly documented; do not assume.