Nondisp dome fracture of unsp talus, subs for fx w nonunion

This code describes a situation where a patient has a fracture of the dome (top part) of the talus bone in the ankle, and the bone fragments are still in their normal anatomical position. Importantly, this specific encounter is for ongoing management of the fracture because it has not healed properly (nonunion).

Use this code when a patient presents for follow-up care of a previously diagnosed nondisplaced talar dome fracture that has failed to unite. This would include scenarios where surgical intervention for nonunion is being planned or conservative management for the nonunion is continuing.

• Ensure documentation clearly states "nondisplaced" and specifies the "dome" of the talus.
• Verify that the encounter is for a nonunion and not a routine follow-up for a healing fracture.
• Confirm the laterality (left, right, or unspecified) of the talus if available in the medical record.