Nondisp intartic fx unsp calcaneus, subs for fx w delay heal

This code signifies a fracture within the joint space of the heel bone (calcaneus) that 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 intraarticular calcaneal fracture is being monitored for healing progress, and the physician documents that the healing process is prolonged or slower than anticipated. It would be used after the initial treatment phase, such as cast application or surgical fixation, when delayed union is identified.

• Ensure physician documentation explicitly states "delayed healing" for this specific fracture.
• Confirm the fracture is intraarticular and nondisplaced.
• This code requires a seventh character "G" for subsequent encounter with delayed healing; do not use for initial or routine follow-up without delayed healing.