Fx unsp tarsal bone(s) of r foot, subs for fx w routn heal

This code indicates a fracture of one or more unspecified tarsal bones in the right foot that is currently undergoing routine healing. The patient is past the initial phase of treatment and is now in a follow-up period where the bone is mending without complications.

Use this code for subsequent visits where a patient is being monitored for a right tarsal bone fracture that is healing as expected. This applies to scenarios such as cast changes, physical therapy evaluations, or follow-up imaging to assess healing progress, provided no complications are present.

• Confirm the encounter is for a subsequent visit and not the initial treatment.
• Ensure the documentation specifies "routine healing" or lacks mention of delayed healing, nonunion, or malunion.
• Verify the fracture is of an unspecified tarsal bone; if a specific tarsal bone is identified (e.g., navicular, cuboid), a more specific code should be used.