Disp fx of neck of left talus, init encntr for open fracture

This code signifies a break in the neck of the left talus bone, where the bone fragments are no longer in their normal alignment. This specific injury involves an open fracture, meaning there is a wound that communicates with the fracture site, and it is being treated for the first time.

Apply this code for a patient presenting with an open, displaced fracture of the neck of their left talus. This is appropriate for the initial surgical repair, debridement, or other definitive treatment of the acute injury.

• Ensure documentation clearly specifies "displaced" and "open" for the left talus neck fracture.
• The "B" seventh character indicates an initial encounter for an open fracture, typically used for active treatment.
• Verify laterality (left) is explicitly stated in the medical record.