Nondisplaced dome fracture of left talus, init for clos fx

This code signifies a fracture of the dome (superior articular surface) of the talus bone in the left foot, where the bone fragments remain in their anatomical position. It indicates that this is the initial medical encounter for a closed fracture, meaning the skin over the fracture site is intact.

Use this code for patients presenting with a newly diagnosed, non-displaced fracture of the talar dome in the left foot, such as those resulting from an ankle sprain or fall. This code is appropriate for the initial treatment or evaluation of the injury before definitive care or follow-up.

• Ensure documentation specifies "nondisplaced" and "left talus" to support this code.
• Verify the encounter is indeed the "initial encounter" for this specific injury.
• Confirm the fracture is "closed" (no open wound communicating with the fracture site).