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

This code indicates a fracture of one or more unspecified tarsal bones in the left foot that is currently in the healing phase. "Unspecified" means the specific tarsal bone (e.g., navicular, cuboid, cuneiforms) involved in the fracture is not documented. Routine healing implies the fracture is progressing as expected without complications.

Use this code when a patient presents for follow-up care of a left tarsal bone fracture, and the medical record does not specify which tarsal bone was fractured. This code is appropriate for encounters where the fracture is healing normally, such as cast changes, follow-up X-rays showing callus formation, or physical therapy sessions during the routine recovery period.

• Ensure the documentation clearly states "left foot" and that the specific tarsal bone is not identified.
• The "D" seventh character signifies a subsequent encounter for a fracture with routine healing.
• Do not use this code if the fracture is nonunion, malunion, or experiencing delayed healing; different seventh characters would apply.