Unspecified fracture of left talus, sequela

This code indicates a long-term complication or residual effect stemming from an unspecified fracture of the left talus. It signifies that the acute phase of the injury has passed, and the patient is now experiencing ongoing issues directly attributable to the prior fracture.

Apply this code when documenting conditions such as chronic pain, deformity, nonunion, malunion, or restricted range of motion in the left ankle or foot, where these issues are a direct consequence of a previously sustained talus fracture. This code is appropriate for follow-up encounters after the initial healing period.

• Always use this code as a secondary diagnosis, following the primary code for the specific sequela (e.g., M25.572 for chronic pain in the left ankle).
• Ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to the previous talus fracture.
• Do not use this code for acute or active talus fractures; those require codes from the initial encounter or subsequent encounter categories.