Disp fx of neck of left talus, subs for fx w routn heal

This code signifies a follow-up visit for a patient who previously sustained a fracture of the neck of their left talus, where the bone fragments were not in their normal anatomical alignment. At this encounter, the fracture is showing expected progress toward healing without complications.

This code is appropriate for subsequent encounters when a patient with a previously diagnosed displaced left talar neck fracture is undergoing routine follow-up care, such as cast changes, physical therapy evaluations, or imaging to monitor healing. It indicates that the healing process is proceeding as anticipated.

• Ensure documentation specifies "left" talus and "displaced" nature of the fracture.
• Confirm the encounter is for "subsequent" care and not the initial treatment.
• Verify that the healing is described as "routine" or "uncomplicated" in the medical record.