Nondisp avuls fx (chip fracture) of l talus, init for opn fx

This diagnosis code signifies a fracture where a small piece of bone has been pulled away from the main bone of the left talus, but the bone fragments remain in their normal anatomical position. This specific injury involves the talus, a key bone in the ankle joint, and is characterized by the bone not being broken into multiple displaced pieces.

This code is appropriate for documenting an initial encounter for an avulsion or chip fracture of the left talus that is openly exposed to the environment, such as through a wound. It should be used when the fracture is confirmed to be nondisplaced and the patient is receiving initial active treatment for the injury.

• Ensure documentation specifies "nondisplaced" and "avulsion" or "chip" fracture of the left talus.
• Verify the encounter is the "initial encounter" for active treatment of an "open" fracture.
• Confirm laterality (left talus) is clearly documented.