Nondisp fx of post process of right talus, init for opn fx

This code signifies a break in the posterior process of the right talus bone that has not shifted from its normal anatomical position. The fracture is classified as an open fracture, meaning there is a break in the skin and soft tissue communicating with the fracture site. This code is specifically for the initial treatment of such an injury.

This code is appropriate for documenting the initial encounter for a patient presenting with a non-displaced open fracture of the posterior process of the right talus. This includes scenarios where the patient is first seen for diagnosis, surgical repair, or initial casting/splinting of the injury. It should be used when the medical record clearly indicates an open wound associated with the fracture.

• Ensure documentation specifies "nondisplaced" and "open fracture" to support this code.
• Verify laterality (right talus) is clearly documented.
• This "B" extension indicates an initial encounter; subsequent encounters will require different seventh characters.