Displaced intraarticular fracture of left calcaneus, init

This diagnosis code signifies a fracture within the joint surface of the left heel bone (calcaneus) where the bone fragments are no longer in their normal anatomical alignment. It specifically indicates that the fracture is closed, meaning the skin remains intact, and this is the initial encounter for treatment.

Apply this code when documenting the initial treatment of a patient presenting with a displaced fracture of the left calcaneus that extends into the subtalar or calcaneocuboid joint. This is appropriate for the first visit where the fracture is diagnosed and definitive treatment, such as casting or surgical planning, begins.

• Ensure documentation specifies "displaced" and "intraarticular" for accurate code assignment.
• Confirm the laterality is "left" and that this is the patient's initial encounter for this specific fracture.
• Do not use this code for open fractures, non-displaced fractures, or subsequent encounters for follow-up care.