Displ oth extrartic fx l calcaneus, subs for fx w routn heal

This code signifies a left calcaneal fracture that is displaced, located outside the joint, and is currently in a routine healing phase. The "other extraarticular" specifies the fracture location within the calcaneus but not involving the articular surfaces, distinguishing it from intra-articular or tuberosity fractures.

Apply this code when documenting follow-up care for a patient with a previously diagnosed displaced extraarticular fracture of the left calcaneus. This is appropriate for encounters where the fracture is healing as expected, without complications, and the patient is past the initial acute treatment phase.

• Ensure documentation specifies "left" calcaneus and "displaced" to support this code.
• Verify the encounter is for routine healing; use different codes for delayed healing, nonunion, or malunion.
• Confirm the fracture is extraarticular; intra-articular fractures of the calcaneus have different codes.