Displ avuls fx (chip fracture) of l talus, 7thD

This code signifies a follow-up encounter for a patient who sustained a displaced avulsion fracture, often referred to as a chip fracture, of the talus bone in their left foot. The fracture is currently in the routine healing phase, indicating no complications or delayed healing.

This code is appropriate for documenting subsequent visits where a patient with a previously diagnosed displaced avulsion fracture of the left talus is being monitored for normal healing progress. This includes routine follow-up appointments, cast changes, or physical therapy evaluations during the expected recovery period.

• Ensure documentation specifies "left talus" and "displaced avulsion fracture" for accurate code assignment.
• The "D" seventh character indicates a subsequent encounter for a fracture undergoing routine healing; do not use for initial treatment or encounters with delayed healing/nonunion.
• Confirm the fracture is indeed an "avulsion" or "chip" fracture, as other talus fracture types would require different codes.