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

This code signifies a follow-up encounter for a patient with a displaced avulsion (chip) fracture of an unspecified talus bone, where the fracture is not healing as expected. An avulsion fracture occurs when a small piece of bone is pulled away by a tendon or ligament. "Displaced" indicates the bone fragments are not in their normal alignment.

Apply this code when documenting a patient's visit for ongoing management of a talus avulsion fracture that has been previously diagnosed and is now showing signs of delayed healing. This would include situations where the patient is receiving continued treatment, monitoring, or evaluation due to the slow healing process.

• Ensure documentation explicitly states "delayed healing" for the talus fracture.
• Confirm the fracture is an "avulsion" or "chip" type and is "displaced."
• This code is for subsequent encounters, not the initial treatment of the fracture.