Displaced fracture of body of right talus, sequela

This code signifies a long-term complication or residual effect stemming from a previously displaced fracture of the main part of the right talus bone. These sequelae can include chronic pain, limited range of motion, post-traumatic arthritis, nonunion, or malunion that continues to impact the patient's function.

Apply this code when documenting a patient presenting with ongoing issues directly attributable to a past displaced fracture of the body of their right talus. This is appropriate for follow-up encounters addressing the chronic consequences of the original injury, rather than the initial acute fracture treatment.

• Always use this code as a secondary diagnosis, following the code for the specific sequela (e.g., M19.171 for post-traumatic arthritis).
• Ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to the previous talus fracture.
• The "S" seventh character indicates sequela and should be used for conditions resulting from a healed injury.