Displaced oth fracture of tuberosity of r calcaneus, sequela

This code describes a healed or residual condition resulting from a displaced fracture of the tuberosity of the right calcaneus (heel bone). The "other fracture" indicates it's not a simple avulsion or stress fracture, and "displaced" means the bone fragments were out of alignment at the time of the original injury. "Sequela" signifies that this code is used for complications or conditions arising as a direct result of the initial fracture, even after the acute phase has passed.

This code is appropriate when a patient presents with ongoing issues or long-term complications directly attributable to a previously displaced fracture of the right calcaneal tuberosity. Examples include chronic pain, malunion, nonunion, post-traumatic arthritis, or functional limitations that are a direct consequence of the old injury. It should be used after the initial healing period of the acute fracture has concluded.

• Always use this code as a secondary diagnosis, following a code for the specific sequela (e.g., chronic pain, malunion).
• Ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to the old displaced fracture of the right calcaneal tuberosity.
• Do not use this code for the initial acute fracture; it is exclusively for residual conditions.