Disp fx of body of unsp talus, subs for fx w nonunion

This code signifies a fracture of the main part of the talus bone in the foot that has shifted out of its normal alignment. Importantly, this fracture has failed to heal properly, indicating a nonunion, and the patient is presenting for ongoing treatment of this unhealed fracture. The specific side (left or right) of the foot is not documented.

Use this code for a patient who has previously been diagnosed with a displaced talus body fracture and is now returning for follow-up care, surgical intervention, or other management related to the confirmed nonunion of that fracture. This applies when the documentation explicitly states nonunion and the encounter is not for the initial treatment of the fracture.

• Ensure documentation clearly states "nonunion" and that the fracture is of the "body" of the talus.
• Verify that this is a subsequent encounter for the fracture, not the initial treatment.
• If the laterality (left or right) of the talus is specified, a more specific code should be used.