Displ oth extrartic fx unsp calcaneus, 7thD

This code signifies a fracture of the calcaneus (heel bone) that is located outside of a joint and is displaced, meaning the bone fragments are not properly aligned. The "subsequent encounter" indicates that the patient is receiving follow-up care for this fracture, which is currently healing as expected without complications.

This code is appropriate for office visits, hospital follow-ups, or other encounters where a patient is being monitored for a previously diagnosed, displaced, extraarticular calcaneal fracture that is progressing through routine healing. It would be used after the initial treatment phase, such as cast application or surgery, and during the period of recovery.

• Ensure documentation specifies "displaced" and "extraarticular" for the calcaneal fracture.
• Verify the encounter is for follow-up care during the healing phase, not for initial treatment or complications.
• Confirm "routine healing" is documented; if delayed, nonunion, or malunion, a different subsequent encounter code would be necessary.