In simple words: Broken front part of the heel bone (on either foot), the bone is out of place and the skin is broken. This is the first time the patient is being seen for this injury.

Displaced fracture of anterior process of unspecified calcaneus, initial encounter for open fracture. This code describes a break in the anterior process of the heel bone (calcaneus), where the broken bone has moved out of its normal position. The skin is also broken, exposing the fracture to the outside environment. This is the patient's first encounter for this specific injury.

Example 1: A 25-year-old male falls from a ladder, landing heavily on his heel. Examination and X-rays reveal a displaced fracture of the anterior process of his calcaneus with a deep laceration over the fracture site., A construction worker drops a heavy piece of equipment on his foot. The resulting injury is an open, displaced fracture of the anterior process of the calcaneus. , A patient presents to the ER following a motorcycle accident with an open wound on their heel. Imaging shows a displaced fracture of the anterior process of the calcaneus protruding through the skin.

Clinical documentation should support the diagnosis of displaced fracture, the location (anterior process of calcaneus), laterality (unspecified), and that the fracture is open. Radiographic evidence is crucial for confirming the diagnosis. Documentation of the circumstances surrounding the injury should also be included.