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

This code signifies a displaced avulsion fracture, also known as a chip fracture, affecting an unspecified talus bone. An avulsion fracture occurs when a small piece of bone is pulled away from the main bone by a ligament or tendon. "Displaced" indicates the bone fragments are not in their normal alignment.

Use this code for follow-up encounters where a patient is receiving ongoing care for a previously diagnosed displaced avulsion fracture of the talus, and the fracture is healing as expected without complications. This applies to situations where the patient is past the initial acute treatment phase and is progressing through routine recovery.

• Ensure documentation specifies "displaced" and "avulsion" or "chip" fracture of the talus.
• Confirm the encounter is for routine healing and not for initial treatment or complications.
• Verify the laterality of the talus is not specified in the documentation, as this code is for an "unspecified" talus.