Displ avuls fracture (chip fracture) of unsp talus, sequela

This code signifies a long-term complication or residual effect stemming from a displaced avulsion (chip) fracture of the talus, where the specific location on the talus is not documented. An avulsion fracture occurs when a small piece of bone is pulled away by a tendon or ligament. The "displaced" aspect indicates the bone fragments are not in their normal alignment.

Utilize this code when documenting a patient presenting with ongoing symptoms or conditions directly attributable to a previously sustained and healed, or still symptomatic, displaced avulsion fracture of an unspecified part of the talus. This is appropriate for follow-up encounters addressing chronic pain, limited range of motion, or other sequelae related to the original injury.

• Always ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to the prior talus fracture.
• The 7th character "S" (sequela) is mandatory for this code and indicates a late effect.
• If the specific location of the avulsion fracture on the talus is known, a more precise code should be used.