Disp fx of neck of right talus, init for clos fx

This diagnosis code indicates a break in the neck of the right talus bone, where the bone fragments are not properly aligned. The talus is a crucial bone in the ankle joint, connecting the leg bones to the foot bones. This specific code signifies the initial treatment phase for a fracture that has not broken through the skin.

Apply this code for a patient presenting with a newly diagnosed, non-open fracture of the right talar neck requiring initial medical attention. This includes scenarios such as emergency department visits, initial orthopedic consultations, or hospital admissions for the immediate management of this injury.

• Ensure documentation specifies "displaced" and "right" talus neck.
• Confirm the encounter is for the initial treatment of a closed fracture.
• Do not use for subsequent encounters or for open fractures.