Other fracture of right talus, sequela

This code signifies a healed or chronic fracture of the right talus that is still causing ongoing issues or requiring follow-up care. It indicates that the acute phase of the fracture has passed, but the patient continues to experience residual effects such as pain, limited range of motion, or nonunion/malunion complications.

Apply this code when documenting a patient presenting with persistent symptoms or complications directly attributable to a previously sustained right talus fracture. This is appropriate for follow-up visits after the initial healing period, or when managing long-term sequelae like post-traumatic arthritis or chronic pain related to the old injury.

• Ensure documentation clearly states the fracture is no longer acute and specifies the ongoing nature of the condition.
• Always code the specific sequela (e.g., pain, arthritis) as a primary diagnosis if it is the reason for the encounter, with this code as a secondary.
• Verify laterality (right talus) is explicitly documented to support this specific code.