Nondisp fx of posterior process of right talus, init

This code describes a fracture of the posterior process of the right talus that is not displaced. The talus is a bone in the ankle joint. "Nondisplaced" indicates the bone fragments are still in their anatomical alignment, and "initial encounter for closed fracture" means this is the first time the patient is being treated for this injury, and the skin is intact over the fracture site.

Use this code for patients presenting with a newly diagnosed, non-surgical fracture of the posterior process of the right talus. This typically occurs due to an ankle injury, often from forced plantarflexion. It is appropriate when the physician's documentation confirms the fracture is closed and nondisplaced.

• Ensure documentation specifies "right" talus and "posterior process" for accurate laterality and anatomical site.
• Verify the fracture is explicitly stated as "nondisplaced" and "closed" for correct specificity.
• Confirm this is the initial encounter for this specific fracture; subsequent care will use a different seventh character.