Displaced oth fracture of tuberosity of l calcaneus, sequela

This code indicates a past fracture of the tuberosity of the left calcaneus (heel bone) that was displaced, and the patient is now experiencing a long-term complication or residual effect directly related to that old injury. This could include chronic pain, deformity, limited range of motion, or functional impairment.

Use this code when documenting a patient encounter for a sequela (late effect) of a previously displaced fracture of the left calcaneal tuberosity. This is appropriate for follow-up visits addressing ongoing issues stemming from the healed or mal-united fracture, rather than the initial acute injury.

• Always use an additional code to specify the nature of the sequela (e.g., chronic pain, malunion, nonunion, osteoarthritis).
• Ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to the old, displaced fracture of the left calcaneal tuberosity.
• Do not use this code for the initial treatment of an acute fracture or for a fracture that was not displaced.