Displaced oth fracture of tuberosity of left calcaneus, init

This code signifies a fracture of the tuberosity of the left heel bone (calcaneus) where the bone fragments are no longer in their normal anatomical alignment. It specifically indicates that this is the initial treatment encounter for a fracture that has not broken through the skin.

Apply this code for patients presenting for the first treatment of a closed, displaced fracture affecting the posterior prominence of the left calcaneus. This would include scenarios such as an emergency department visit or initial orthopedic consultation following a traumatic injury.

• Ensure documentation specifies "displaced" and "other fracture of tuberosity" to accurately reflect the code's specificity.
• Confirm the laterality is "left" and that it is the "initial encounter" for treatment.
• Verify the fracture is "closed" (skin intact) before assigning this code.