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

This code signifies a fracture of one or more tarsal bones in the left foot where the specific bone(s) involved are not documented. The patient is in a subsequent phase of care, and the fracture is experiencing delayed healing, meaning it is taking longer than expected to unite.

Apply this code when a patient presents for follow-up care of a left foot tarsal fracture, and the physician's documentation indicates delayed healing without specifying which tarsal bone is fractured. This is appropriate for encounters where the initial treatment has been rendered and the focus is on monitoring healing progress.

• Ensure documentation explicitly states "delayed healing" for the tarsal fracture.
• Verify the laterality is clearly documented as "left foot."
• Do not use if a specific tarsal bone (e.g., navicular, cuboid) is identified; use a more specific code.