Nondisp fx of body of left talus, subs for fx w nonunion

This code describes a situation where a patient has a fracture of the main part of their left talus bone, and the broken pieces are still in their normal anatomical position (nondisplaced). The key aspect here is that the fracture has failed to heal properly, indicating a nonunion, and the patient is receiving ongoing care for this specific complication.

This code is appropriate for follow-up encounters where a patient is being treated for a previously diagnosed nondisplaced fracture of the body of the left talus that has not healed. This includes visits for continued management, evaluation of nonunion, or preparation for further intervention related to the nonunion. It should be used when the nonunion is the primary focus of the encounter.

• Ensure documentation clearly states "nondisplaced" and specifies the "body" of the talus.
• Confirm the encounter is for subsequent care and that "nonunion" is explicitly documented as the reason for the ongoing treatment.
• Do not use this code for initial treatment of the fracture or for malunion, which is a different complication.