Nondisp oth extrartic fx l calcaneus, 7thG

This code signifies a fracture of the left calcaneus (heel bone) that is located outside of the joint capsule and has not shifted from its original position. The patient is in a subsequent phase of care, and the fracture is experiencing delayed healing, meaning it is taking longer than expected to mend.

This code is appropriate for follow-up encounters where a patient with a previously diagnosed nondisplaced extraarticular left calcaneal fracture is being monitored for healing progress, and the clinician notes that the healing process is prolonged. It should be used when the patient is still receiving active treatment for the fracture, such as cast changes, physical therapy, or medication management, and delayed union is documented.

• Ensure documentation clearly specifies "nondisplaced" and "extraarticular" for the left calcaneus.
• Verify that the encounter is for follow-up care and that "delayed healing" or "delayed union" is explicitly stated by the provider.
• Do not use for initial fracture treatment or for fractures that are healing normally.