2025 ICD-10-CM code S92.055
(Valid) Effective Date: N/A Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes - Injury to the ankle and foot 19 Feed
Nondisplaced extra-articular fracture of the left calcaneus.
Diagnosis and treatment of a fracture are medically necessary to restore function, alleviate pain, and prevent complications.
In simple words: A break in the left heel bone, where the pieces haven't shifted out of place and the main ankle joint isn't affected.
This code describes a fracture of the calcaneus (heel bone) on the left foot, where the broken bone fragments have not moved out of their normal anatomical alignment and the fracture does not involve the subtalar joint.
Example 1: A patient falls from a ladder and lands on their left heel, resulting in a nondisplaced extra-articular fracture of the calcaneus., A basketball player twists their left ankle during a game, leading to a nondisplaced extra-articular fracture of the calcaneus., An elderly individual trips and falls, sustaining a nondisplaced extra-articular fracture of their left calcaneus.
Clinical examination findings, such as pain, swelling, and limited range of motion. Imaging studies (X-rays) confirming the fracture and showing no displacement of bone fragments. Description of the mechanism of injury.
- Specialties:Orthopedic Surgery, Emergency Medicine, Family Medicine
- Place of Service:Emergency Room - Hospital, Office, Inpatient Hospital, Outpatient Hospital