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

This code signifies a break in the neck of the left talus bone, where the bone fragments are no longer in their normal anatomical alignment. This injury typically results from significant trauma to the ankle, such as a fall from a height or a high-impact sports injury.

Apply this code when documenting the initial treatment for a patient presenting with a newly diagnosed, displaced fracture of the left talar neck. This includes the initial evaluation, stabilization, and any definitive treatment like casting or surgical planning for a closed fracture.

• Ensure documentation specifies "displaced" and "left" to support this specific code.
• Confirm the encounter is the "initial encounter" for this injury, not a subsequent visit for follow-up care.
• Verify the fracture is "closed," meaning there is no open wound communicating with the fracture site.