Disp fx of posterior process of left talus, init for opn fx

This code signifies a fracture of the posterior process of the left talus where the bone fragments are no longer in their normal anatomical alignment. The fracture is open, meaning there is a break in the skin and soft tissue exposing the bone, and this encounter represents the initial treatment for the injury.

Use this code for patients presenting with a newly diagnosed, displaced, open fracture of the posterior process of the left talus. This is appropriate for the initial surgical repair, casting, or other definitive treatment provided immediately following the injury. It is also applicable for initial evaluations and diagnostic workups for such a fracture.

• Ensure documentation clearly specifies "displaced" and "open" for the posterior process of the left talus.
• Verify this is the patient's initial encounter for this specific fracture, not a subsequent visit for follow-up care or healing.
• Confirm laterality is correctly documented as "left" to avoid coding errors.