Displaced fracture of body of left talus, sequela

This code signifies a past, resolved displaced fracture of the main part of the talus bone in the left foot, where the patient is now experiencing a residual condition or complication directly related to that previous injury. The talus is a crucial bone connecting the leg and foot, and a fracture in its body can significantly impact ankle and foot function.

Apply this code when a patient presents with a long-term consequence or complication (e.g., chronic pain, arthritis, nonunion, malunion, limited range of motion) stemming from a previously sustained, displaced fracture of the body of their left talus. This code is appropriate for follow-up encounters addressing these persistent issues, not for the initial acute injury.

• Always use an additional code to specify the nature of the sequela (e.g., M19.172 for post-traumatic arthritis of the left ankle and foot).
• Ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to the old, displaced left talus body fracture.
• Do not use this code for an acute or current fracture; it is exclusively for sequelae.