Nondisp oth extrartic fx unsp calcaneus, 7thP

This code describes a situation where a patient has a calcaneus (heel bone) fracture that is not displaced and is located outside of the joint. The fracture is now in a healing phase, but it is healing incorrectly, resulting in a malunion. This code is used for follow-up care related to this specific type of healing complication.

Use this code for subsequent encounters when a patient is being treated for a previously diagnosed nondisplaced, extraarticular calcaneal fracture that is now exhibiting malunion. This would include follow-up appointments, imaging studies to assess the malunion, or discussions about corrective procedures. It specifically applies when the malunion is the primary focus of the encounter.

• Ensure documentation clearly states "malunion" and specifies the calcaneus fracture as "nondisplaced" and "extraarticular."
• This code requires a 7th character of "P" for subsequent encounter with malunion; do not use for initial treatment or routine healing.
• Always review the full medical record to confirm the location (calcaneus) and type of fracture (nondisplaced, extraarticular) before assigning this code.