Disp fx of body of left talus, subs for fx w delay heal

This code signifies a fracture of the main part of the left talus bone that is no longer in its proper anatomical alignment. The patient is currently receiving care for this fracture, and the healing process is taking longer than typically expected.

Apply this code when a patient presents for follow-up care of a previously diagnosed displaced left talus body fracture, and the physician documents that the fracture is experiencing delayed union or healing. This would be used after the initial treatment phase, but before the fracture is fully healed.

• Ensure documentation specifies "left" talus and "body" of the talus.
• Confirm the fracture is explicitly described as "displaced" and that healing is "delayed."
• This "G" seventh character indicates subsequent care for delayed healing; do not use for initial treatment or routine follow-up of a healing fracture.